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CMS Launches Voluntary Prior Authorization Model for Traditional Medicare

Jul 22, 2025/News

Following discussions with major health insurers on their commitments, including a pledge to reduce the number of services requiring prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction, or WISeR, model. This model aims to selectively

Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess functional ability to complete specific activities.

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

May 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

British Columbia Postconcussion Symptom Inventory (BC-PSI)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a 16-item questionnaire, which includes 13 postconcussive syndrome symptoms (PCS) and 3 daily life problems.

APTA Continues Fighting For Federal Student Loan Access for Future PTs

Apr 1, 2026/News

The American Physical Therapy Association continues its advocacy against the U.S. Department of Education's proposal that would sharply limit federal student loan access for doctor of physical therapy students and students seeking degrees in dozens of other professions. With the department expected to

PTAs Shaping What’s Next: Board Eligibility and the Future of Leadership

Dec 16, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 26:53 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify For the first time in APTA history, physical therapist assistants are eligible to serve on the APTA Board of Directors beginning with the 2026 cycle. In this episode, host Kelley Kubota, PT, DPT, MS, sits down with Evan Bier,

A Seasoned Approach

Nov 1, 2017/Column

For wellness, imbalance can be good.

Snapshots From APTA Leadership Congress

Aug 5, 2024/News

From the inaugural Women's Leadership Summit to the Maley Lecture and engaging House deliberations, the focus was on connection, collaboration, and advancing the profession.

The Journey of PTs With Disabilities: Challenges and Contribution

Mar 1, 2019/Feature

PTs who themselves experience physical challenges are finding ways to leverage those situations to help others.

Keys to a Bright Future: Veteran and Emerging Leaders Share Their Insights

Dec 1, 2020/Feature

Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on hot topics facing the profession.