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Good Fit: Physical Therapy and Value-Based Care

Jun 1, 2022/Feature

Practices that show how they improve patient outcomes while lowering costs have a lot to gain as health care moves to payment models focused on value.

Celebrating 100 Years With Exciting Plans for 2021

Dec 1, 2019/Feature

As APTA prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2021, we are charting a course that honors the strength of the past 100 years while preparing for an exciting future.

A Good Night's Sleep: PTs' Role in Patients' Sleep Health

May 1, 2021/Feature

To fully heal and regain mobility, patients need quality sleep. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.

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.

APTA Payment Advocacy: Congress Must #FixMedicareNow

Oct 18, 2024/Article

APTA is pushing Congress to reform the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and improve payment in year-end legislation.