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Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
May 16, 2022/Perspective
Advocacy for Medicaid is different than Medicare advocacy. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Jun 16, 2023/News
APTA's State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide is an expansive resource that can help members understand and participate in the program.
The observation log is a valuable tool for physical therapy students to document their hands-on experiences and reflections in various clinical settings.
Oct 14, 2025/News
On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and
Jun 14, 2021/News
The legislation would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
May 18, 2022/Open Access
We're making progress, and there are opportunities to do more.
Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a self-report measure developed to assess the patient's perception of shoulder pain and disability during daily activities.
Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure