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Dec 14, 2023/News
A new bipartisan bill provides full relief to the 3.4% cuts, but nothing can happen until Congress comes back from recess.
Apr 5, 2024/Review
SNFs must wait for a separate final rule on staffing requirements; IRFs avoid — for now — a transfer change that could mean reductions.
Awards
This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior writing skills in one or more articles published in Physical Therapy, and who has collaborated with or encouraged others to make similar contributions to PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal.
Dec 9, 2025/Article
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement
May 19, 2021/News
In a letter to HHS, 5 House members say a Medicare 15% payment differential for outpatient PTA and OTA services will harm rural areas.
Feb 1, 2014/Test & Measure
Single-limb hopping is part of a test battery comprised of tests for different aspects of muscle-tendon function of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex.
Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure
This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.
Apr 19, 2026/Event
Walk the Halls of Congress. Advocate for Payment Reform. Join 250 physical therapists in Washington, D.C., April 19-21 for three days of direct advocacy. Meet face-to-face with members of Congress and their staff to advance payment policies that strengthen your practice. Registration and housing deadline:
Sep 1, 2023/Podcast
CMS has changed its approach to comment letters and now places higher emphasis on personal insights from individual providers.
May 1, 2024/Article
Wroe's commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning helped to shape the physical therapy profession.