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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, August 2018

Aug 15, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Viewpoints

Jun 1, 2017/Magazine

The Importance of Patient Education and Self-Management

Should You Participate in a Bundled Care Model? Considerations, Pros, and Cons

Feb 7, 2019/Article

Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.

Viewpoints: November 2023

Nov 1, 2023/Column

Seeing the art in physical therapy; seeking pelvic health resources.

Striking Gold in Copper City

Jun 1, 2015/Column

Opening a practice, with help from mom.

Top 10 APTA Reports, Guidelines, and Advisories of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

APTA resources covered a lot of ground, including clinical guidelines, coding tips, and a groundbreaking report on physical therapy's value.

Inaction by Congress Triggers No-Exceptions Therapy Cap in 2018

Dec 22, 2017/News

Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.

Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Aug 26, 2022/Perspective

Another example of a great comment letter. This installment: Commenting when Medicare beneficiaries aren't your primary patient population.

MedPAC Updates its Medicare 'Payment Basics' Series

Oct 23, 2019/News

Need a quick, big-picture take on how Medicare payment works in various settings? The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) offers an updated resource that can help. Now available for free download: MedPAC's latest version of "Payment Basics," a series of informational sheets that describe the

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

Jun 28, 2017/Test & Measure

The WOMAC is a disease-specific tool used for people with hip or knee OA to measure physical function, pain, and stiffness in the past 48 hours.