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Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

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.

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.

Report Reveals Continued Vacancy Challenges for Outpatient Clinics

Oct 18, 2023/News

A survey conducted by APTA and APTA Private Practice revealed a 10% vacancy rate, fueled in part by clinic growth.

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

Move Forward Radio: Country Music's Clay Walker Discusses Living With MS

Jan 12, 2017/News

The key, he says, is for those with MS to "take control of what they can and manage what they can."

APTA Advocacy Initiative Wins International Award

Feb 8, 2021/News

The association's #FightTheCut effort, fueled by the APTA community, was recognized for its creativity, inclusiveness, and relevance.

Congress Must Act on Telehealth Flexibility Before Provisions Expire

Nov 22, 2024/News

Without action, PTs and PTAs will no longer be eligible for the provisions that have allowed them to be paid for telehealth services.

2020 Letter to the APTA Student Assembly

Jan 28, 2020/Perspective

The 2019-20 SABoD has been working hard toward taking action to engage, inspire, and empower the entire Student Assembly in the coming months.