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Raise Awareness and Celebrate the Profession this National Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.

Medicare Advantage and the Factors Influencing Patterns of Post-stroke Discharge: PTJ Author Interview With Heather Hayes

May 9, 2023/Podcast

Determining discharge patterns in Medicare Advantage plans.

Storm Clouds on the Horizon: Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education

Oct 7, 2022/Podcast

Recent reports of labor statistics and workforce data show big growth in the physical therapy profession, and there has been an explosion of physical therapist professional education programs.

Identifying the Correct Codes for ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM)

Access guidelines and information on how to identify the correct codes for ICD-10.

APTA Presses for Inclusion of CPT Codes in UHC Prior Authorization Reforms

Sep 25, 2026/Article

Following UnitedHealthcare's Sept. 1 announcement eliminating 30% of prior authorization requirements for many of its plans, APTA reviewed the policy and found that none of the codes commonly used in physical therapy were included among the reductions. APTA members raised similar concerns after media

Final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What You Need to Know, Part 3

Nov 8, 2022/Article

In our final installment: MIPS, quality measures, MIPS Value Pathways, and more.

Study: Early Therapy LBP Gains Partly Fueled by Changes in Attitudes About Pain

Oct 25, 2021/Review

Researchers believe that PTs help to dial back acute LBP patients' catastrophizing thoughts, which may reduce disability and pain.

Opinion | Put Your Pen Down: Talking Honestly About Pain With Patients

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicare and Medicaid

CMS is moving toward payment based on quality rather than quantity. Alternative payment models are at the forefront.

The Benefits of Sharing Professional Experiences

Mar 1, 2017/Feature

PTs can gain valuable information, fresh insights, and new ideas by becoming involved with other health care professionals.