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Jan 29, 2018/News
More than 2 out of 3 high school-aged adolescents aren't getting enough sleep, and the situation seems to be getting worse, according to the CDC. The agency warns that insufficient sleep can increase the risk for a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, and injury.
Feb 5, 2018/News
In the coming months, APTA will add its complete catalog of Learning Center courses to aPTitude, FSBPT's online system that allows PTs and PTAs to search for CE courses and track attendance.
Sep 27, 2017/News
AGs from 37 states have let the insurance industry know that the fight against the nation's opioid crisis won't be won unless health care providers are encouraged to prioritize nonopioid pain management options over opioid prescriptions for the treatment of chronic, noncancer pain.
Sep 15, 2017/News
The APTA website is home to some fascinating archives devoted to a variety of topics. Here are 8 of the best collections offered by APTA.
Jul 26, 2017/News
CMS issued a proposed rule for the 2018 Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) that would continue a planned series of cuts that began in 2014, with an estimated overall 0.4% reduction, or about $80 million, scheduled for next year.
Jul 31, 2017/News
An analysis of a national health survey shows that Americans with chronic pain are older, under more financial stress, and more likely to live with 1 or more comorbidities compared with the average respondent.
Oct 2, 2017/News
The VA would like to remove barriers to telehealth and allow its providers—including PTs—to conduct telehealth activities across all 50 states and in non-federal sites, including patients' and providers' homes.
Sep 22, 2017/News
The basic outline of the "Graham-Cassidy" legislation - the US Senate's latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - raises enough concern that APTA opposed the bill this week.
Sep 8, 2017/News
September 25 is the deadline for comments to CMS on its proposal to shift from 60- to 30-day episodes of care and to launch a new case-mix adjustment model that removes physical therapy visit thresholds, among other changes.
Jun 30, 2017/News
The US Senate will be entering its July 4th recess without voting on a bill to repeal and replace major provisions of the ACA. With the next opportunity for a Senate vote at least a week away, here are few things to keep in mind during the recess.