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Jan 29, 2020/News
Details are still emerging around exactly how CMS intends to walk back a decision to change coding methodologies that prevented PTs from billing an evaluation performed on the same day as therapeutic activities and/or group therapy activities. But we know a little more now: namely, that the decision
Mar 31, 2020/Roundup
A roundup of practice guidance available as of March 31, 2020.
Apr 9, 2020/News
CDC calls for consistent employer efforts to pre-screen, monitor, disinfect, and support the use of masks and other PPE.
Apr 6, 2020/News
HIPAA enforcement relaxed, PTs and PTAs among the health care workers who could be "exempted" from expanded sick leave, COVID-19's link to CVD, and more.
Apr 29, 2020/News
Expanded APTA guidance, additional relief funding, U.S. reaches 1 million COVID-19 cases, and more.
Details are in short supply, but in a recent communication with APTA, CMS seems to say that a PT's evaluation or treatment visit via real-time video, if delivered to a patient in a different room of the same building, could be billed as in-person services.
Apr 21, 2020/News
April 20: APTA Recommended Resources on Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting Information around physical therapy and COVID-19 continues to evolve. Here's a recap of resources APTA has developed to help outpatient practices. In the Media April 20: These Occupations Have the Highest
Apr 8, 2020/News
Expanded APTA resources on patient management, weekly CDC COVID-19 summaries, and an adjusted coronavirus model.
Mar 31, 2020/News
Some patients may be understandably concerned about losing WC benefits if they choose to reduce travel during the national health emergency.
Apr 1, 2020/News
Are you on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic? APTA would like to hear from PTs, PTAs, and students about their experiences.