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National Provider Identifier

Getting a NPI should be a priority for any PT. Among other payers, it also is required for all providers enrolled in Medicare.

Roger Herr, PT, MPA

Mar 3, 2022/Author

Roger Herr, PT, MPA, is APTA President for a three-year term of 2021 through 2023.

A Guide to Safeguarding Patient Information

Aug 1, 2015/Column

From the federal government, an excellent map to navigating HIPAA's privacy, security, and breach-notification rules.

The Keys to Effective Documentation

Aug 1, 2016/Column

Be thorough and try to think like a payer.

Coalition Led by APTA Pushes Congress to Repeal MPPR as Part of Medicare Payment Reform

Mar 18, 2026/News

A coalition of national rehabilitation and health care organizations is urging Congress to repeal the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy. The outdated Medicare Part B payment policy, also known as MPPR, continues to undermine patient access to rehabilitation services and threaten the financial

Study: Pre- and Post-TKR Physical Therapy Lowers Odds of Long-Term Opioid Use

Nov 5, 2021/Review

A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.

The Year-End Letter Reimagined

Dec 1, 2015/Column

Deck the halls with vows of wellness.

Try Phoning It In

Feb 1, 2016/Column

Seriously! It's great for wellness check-ins.

CMS Listens to APTA, Reverses Course, OKs Hospital Use of Telehealth Post-PHE

May 15, 2023/News

APTA and other organizations continue to push for clarification in a range of other facility settings.