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Apr 22, 2019/News
In a proposed change strongly supported by APTA, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) could see more flexibility when it comes to the number of residents considered acceptable for "group therapy" under Medicare. The loosened definition is part of the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 payment rule for SNFs
May 1, 2019/Review
As the wave of aging baby boomers advances, the middle-income elderly population could find itself struggling.
May 31, 2019/News
The final report from an HHS inter-agency task force calls for greater collaborative care and improved access to physical therapy.
May 3, 2019/News
Not all rehabilitation is equal for acute care hospital patients with ischemic stroke, say researchers.
Apr 24, 2019/News
The APTA NEXT Conference and Exposition has a reputation for on-point educational sessions and inspiring lectures, and this year's event, taking place in Chicago June 12-15, is no exception. But as anyone who attended a NEXT conference can tell you, there's more to it than that: NEXT offers hands-on
Jun 7, 2019/News
Maybe you've been thinking about getting more involved with APTA, but worry about the time commitment. Maybe committee service just isn't your thing. Maybe you have a story you've been dying to share with members. Maybe you just want to dip your toe in the involvement pool before diving in later. APTA's
Jun 3, 2019/News
Adaptive sports are on the move as a popular way for individuals with physical disabilities to reclaim—and, sometimes discover—their love for physical activity. Do physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to catch up? In "The Competitive Edge of Adaptive Sports," featured
Apr 23, 2019/News
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is now a professional reality for many physical therapists—as are upcoming deadlines for reporting MIPS data and potentially switching reporting methods. Do you know what you need to do, and when you need to do it? APTA can help. Now available from APTA:
Jul 1, 2019/Feature
These PTs work everywhere their patients are, from industrial sites and touring shows to naval ships and universities.
Aug 1, 2019/Feature
Traveling isn't for every physical therapist, but for many who do it, there's no looking back.