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CMS MAC Claims Review Process Will Move to More Targeted System

Aug 21, 2017/News

CMS will move away from its current practice of randomly selecting claims for audit in favor of a more targeted approach that it hopes will streamline the process and result in fewer appeals.

Updated MedPAC 'Payment Basics' Series Provides Medicare Payment System Overview

Oct 15, 2018/News

Now available for free download: MedPAC's latest version of "Payment Basics," a series of informational sheets that describe the need-to-know elements of 20 different Medicare payment systems.

Treating Patients With Autoimmune Conditions

Nov 1, 2019/Feature

In 1991, Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, had a minor injury that did not heal as expected. She had jammed her finger in a door and, 2 weeks later, found it odd that the swelling had not subsided. Making matters more alarming, one morning she noticed that the same finger on her other hand had swelled up.

CMS on Sequestration Moratorium Adjustments: We Got This

Apr 20, 2021/News

The agency says providers don't need to do anything to receive the right payment for services delivered on or after April 1.

Medicare Payment Changes: 2022

Jan 7, 2022/Resource

We've compiled a summary on the numerous changes to 2022 Medicare regulations related to payment under the Physician Fee Schedule, the PTA differential, remote therapeutic monitoring codes, and more.

More Content, Lower Cost: APTA CSM 2021 Makes Leaving 2020 Behind Even Sweeter

Dec 9, 2020/News

Register early for the nation's largest physical therapy conference (virtual this year), and get in on all the perks.

Top 10 APTA Member Perspectives From 2022

Dec 21, 2022/Roundup

APTA members shared their views on everything from the first year of PT school to the need for neurodiversity-affirming care.

CMS: Private Practices Must Continue Direct Supervision of PTAs Providing RTM

Jan 23, 2023/News

APTA advised private practice PTs to continue direct supervision for PTA use of remote therapeutic monitoring until CMS clarified the issue.

APTA Recognized as HHS National Youth Sports Strategy Champion

May 19, 2023/News

The association joins national and local organizations as an advocate for youth access to sports, regardless of ability.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global-10, PROMIS Global-10

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Assesses health care-related quality of life measures for the general population.