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CMS Seeking Comments on Self-Referral Prohibitions in Stark Law

Jun 26, 2018/News

In its ongoing efforts to decrease regulatory burdens, CMS has turned its attention to a law that, with the exception of physical therapy and a few other treatments and procedures, bars physicians from referring patients to services in which the physician has a financial interest.

2024 U.S. Health Care Leadership Summit: Long COVID Rehabilitation Summary

Oct 2, 2024/Resource

APTA and the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice co-sponsored an interdisciplinary meeting about long COVID rehabilitation.

Narrow Networks: A New Challenge for PTs and Patients

Feb 1, 2016/Feature

Many health plans are "narrowing" their provider networks in an attempt to control costs. What does this mean for individual therapy practices? That all depends.

PTs Providing Value as Primary Providers in an Osteoarthritis Program

Sep 1, 2022/Feature

The June issue of APTA Magazine includes a feature that should resonate with PTs and PTAs. Titled "Good Fit: Physical Therapy and Value-Based Care," the article describes how the shift from fee-for-service to a value-based health care model promotes optimized patient access and early intervention.

Extending Reach to Patients and Clients With the PT Compact

Aug 1, 2022/Feature

The PT Compact has streamlined the process for PTs and PTAs to serve patients across state borders.

Professional Decision Making on the Line

Feb 1, 2022/Column

Every practice setting has its challenges and special circumstances, but they all share professional expectations and responsibilities.

Physical Therapist's Scope of Practice

Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws

House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.

Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy [No. 367-2019]

Nov 1, 2018/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to prenatal physical activity for women who are pregnant, and obstetric care and exercise professionals.

Physical Therapy as a Self-Determined Profession and Autonomous Physical Therapist Practice

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.

Proposed Rules on Electronic Health Information Seek Better Patient Access, More Interoperability

Feb 11, 2019/News

With the release of proposed rules aimed at increasing the interoperability of electronic health information (EHI) among insurers and eliminating EHI "information blocking" practices, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending a clear signal: it intends to move ahead with a push