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Apr 1, 2020/Article
TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.
An annual visit allows physical therapists to determine health status and identify health risks of individuals in their community.
Sep 28, 2018/Roundup
APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table.
Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure
The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme
Oct 1, 2021/Feature
Behavioral and mental health is part of a patient's overall wellness. What can and should PTs be doing as a regular part of practice?
Aug 2, 2018/Article
CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports rigorous scientific inquiry as an essential requisite for developing and advancing the physical therapy profession.
Sep 17, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes and outlines the code of conduct for APTA"s Board of Directors.
Dec 11, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Describes the purpose, eligibility and criteria for selection for the Emerging Leader Award.
Apr 26, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
Board policy: Defines investments held for reserve and the annual goal for the assets in this category.