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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.

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House standard: The physical therapy profession is committed to transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.

Physical Therapist Assistant Median Income

May 1, 2018/Resource

Salary data for PTAs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.

Bill Extending Temporary 2% Payment Increase Passes House; Senate Bill Ready

Mar 23, 2021/News

In 2020, Congress temporarily boosted Medicare payment as part of pandemic relief. Legislators need to act now to extend the help.

Improving Access to Physical Therapy in Rural Areas

Jul 1, 2024/Feature

A look at the challenges — and unique opportunities — that come with providing care in rural America.

Researcher Spotlight

Sep 1, 2024/Column

Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD, FAPTA, is exploring how walking function can be impacted by spinal stimulation.

APTA Centennial Scholars Spotlight: March 2022

Mar 1, 2022/Feature

This month, APTA Magazine spotlights the following APTA Centennial Scholars: Nicole Needles, Zach Sutton, Emelia D. McCuen, Amyko J. Wells, Amy Schubert, Patrick Barber, and Brooke Sullivan.

Quick Guide to Using Virtual Check-Ins by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.