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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.

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.

The Perfect Profession for Me

Feb 1, 2022/Column

A light came on not only in a dark hospital basement but in a future PT’s head that this was her ideal career.

Grades Weren't Going To Land Me in PT School. I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone

Feb 11, 2021/Perspective

Keegan Taylor, SPT, knew he wanted to be a PT, but the high standard for admission meant he had to do more.

Top 10 APTA Magazine Articles of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

Student debt, joint replacement, and ethics were just some of the topics grabbing readers' attention this year.

Knee Society Score (KSS) for Total Knee Replacement

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

The KSS contains questions in 2 sections: knee joint (pain, range of motion, stability) and function (walking distance, ability to climb stairs).

Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Functional Reach Test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU)

May 22, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses delirium among patients in the intensive care unit.