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An Early Look at the Proposed 2022 Fee Schedule

Jul 22, 2021/Podcast

The proposed 2022 Medicare fee schedule is here, and as expected, cuts and the PTA differential are moving forward.

APTA, 95 Other Organizations to Congress: The Fee Schedule Just Isn't Working

Mar 9, 2022/News

A recent letter to committee leadership says that it's time for systemic change to the PFS and Quality Payment Program, which includes MIPS.

What a Difference a Day Makes: Researchers Say That for TKA, Post-Op Same-Day Physical Therapy Reduces Opioid Use and Shortens Length of...

Aug 23, 2019/Review

TKA patients who received physical therapy on the same day as their surgeries were able to walk more while in the hospital and had lower rates of opioid consumption during their stay compared with patients who didn't receive physical therapy until the day after their surgeries.

What's on the Physical Therapy Research Horizon? A Closer Look at 4 Emerging Foundation-Funded Investigators

Jul 23, 2019/Interview

We take a closer look at three postdoctoral students and the emerging investigator who received Foundation awards.

CMS Wants Medicare Advantage to Increase Telehealth Coverage

Oct 29, 2018/News

In a proposed rule, CMS gives the green light to expand coverage for telehealth in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. But when—and if—those changes would affect PTs remains an open question.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

APTA Joins Push for PPE, More Consistent Use Recommendations

Mar 24, 2020/News

A March 20 letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

Compliance Matters: Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

May 1, 2018/Column

Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

Three Ways To Stay on Top of Payment Cut, PTA Differential Advocacy

Aug 4, 2021/Roundup

With the proposed rule open for comments and legislators back home, some of our best opportunities are right now.

Study: Use of PTAs, More Therapy Intensity, Associated With Better SNF Outcomes

Jul 28, 2021/Review

An analysis of SNFs across the country echoes some themes from recent research sponsored by APTA and AOTA.