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Viewpoints: December 2022

Dec 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and member perspectives on timely topics.

Physical Therapy for Native American Populations

Nov 1, 2022/Feature

With November being Native American Heritage Month, here are insights from PTs and PTAs on providing care for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Viewpoints: May 2022

May 1, 2022/Column

View letters to the editor, online comments from readers, and responses to timely questions that APTA poses for member response.

Final IRF Rule: Payment Increase Grows to 3.2%; Data Collection Postponed

Aug 30, 2022/Review

Analysis of recent data led to the payment boost, and concerns about provider burden helped delay a universal assessment requirement.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 11, 2022/News

A cut to the conversion factor, no changes to telehealth limitations (but a few codes added), a tweak to RVUs, and more.

Breaking Through Four Barriers to Better Addressing Men's Pelvic Health Needs

Jun 13, 2022/Perspective

Men’s pelvic health is too often overlooked both by patients and physical therapists.

From PTJ: Researchers Zero in on Best Exercises for Patients in Chemotherapy

Nov 10, 2023/Review

A review of 27 studies found an association between aerobic exercise and improvements that reduce mortality risk.

Facing Challenges With MIPS Reporting Requirements? Exceptions Are Available

Aug 6, 2024/Article

CMS’ Quality Payment Program offers exceptions to MIPS reporting requirements for certain hardships and uncontrollable circumstances. To be eligible, you must apply by Dec. 31.

Cigna Implements Outpatient Hospital Physical Therapy Site-of-Care Review

Oct 14, 2025/Article

Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.

Box and Block Test (BBT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.