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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
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.
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.
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.
Feb 22, 2022/Perspective
The importance of measuring and monitoring vitals has become even more relevant in the wake of the pandemic.
Nov 10, 2023/Review
Patients who first sought care from a physical therapist or chiropractor had fewer opioid prescriptions and MRIs after diagnosis.
Aug 1, 2025/Article
They asked tough clinical questions — and built research careers to answer them. Two mid-career physical therapist scientists share their advice.
Dec 11, 2020/Roundup
Vaccines for nursing homes, PPE shortages, COVID-19 complications, and more.
May 25, 2021/Review
Researchers put price tags on comorbidities associated with higher TJA costs and see risk adjustment as a way to counter 'cherry picking.'
Aug 21, 2019/News
Our take on a proposed pilot project from the FCC to increase the delivery of telehealth to rural and low-income Americans.