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CMS, APTA: OIG Report on Outpatient Physical Therapy Claims Contains Possible Flaws and Questionable Assumptions

Mar 30, 2018/News

An HHS OIG report makes claims about physical therapy billing under Medicare, and both CMS and APTA are pointing out how flawed processes and misinterpretations are coloring the findings.

Proposed Home Health Rule Includes $80 Million Reduction in 2018, Potential $950 Million Reduction and Move to 30-Day Episodes in 2019

Jul 26, 2017/News

CMS issued a proposed rule for the 2018 Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) that would continue a planned series of cuts that began in 2014, with an estimated overall 0.4% reduction, or about $80 million, scheduled for next year.

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Provide Significant Rehabilitative Value in Postacute Care

Apr 5, 2021/Statement

Study across 1.4 million Medicare cases indicates patients receiving these therapies have better quality of life and fewer hospital readmissions.

APTA, NATA Adopt Joint Policy Principles

Feb 4, 2021/Open Access

APTA and NATA jointly release policy principles to advance public health and better meet the needs of their patients. This document demonstrates shared language and understanding in support of optimal patient care.

Small-Scale Study Finds Large-Scale Debt Among Recent DPT Grads

Dec 31, 2019/Review

A limited study finds high debt-to-income ratios among PTs -- higher than newly minted family medicine physicians and veterinarians.

How I Got Out of My PT School Rut

Jul 11, 2019/Perspective

I needed something more.

Vulnerability and Courage

Jun 1, 2020/Column

For PTs and PTAs, the two never have been more closely intertwined.

A Friendly Reminder

Feb 1, 2015/Column

Social media can be great for public relations, but they also present conundrums.

Navigating Cash Payment

Aug 1, 2018/Column

Here's a primer on what PTs need to know.

Mary McMillan Scholarship Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors outstanding physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students who are nearing the completion of their respective programs of study.