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Aug 8, 2022/Roundup
Advocacy by APTA and its members is paying off in some key ways.
Aug 22, 2023/Review
Researchers also found that home health and SNF practice settings were associated with lower job satisfaction.
Jul 16, 2024/News
The proposed rule includes small changes to telehealth policies and the Quality Payment Program.
Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.
Jun 14, 2021/News
The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Oct 14, 2025/News
On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and
Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.
