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Coding Interpretations: Group Therapy Patient Scenarios

Nov 13, 2018/Article

APTA staff provide interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, regarding the delivery of outpatient physical therapy services.

APTA-Backed Bill Presses for Reforms on Prior Authorization Under Medicare Advantage

Jun 20, 2024/News

Bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing administrative burden has been reintroduced in the U.S. House and Senate.

The Proposed 2023 Fee Schedule: 5 Major Takeaways From APTA's Comments to CMS

Sep 27, 2022/Article

APTA had plenty to say about the underutilization of physical therapy, the squeeze on payment, and the need for an overhaul of the system.

"Whole-Souled Devotion to Duty": An Artifact of APTA's Beginnings 100 Years Ago

Jan 13, 2021/Open Access

While Jan. 15, 1921, is cited as the founding date of what would become the American Physical Therapy Association, official records of APTA's early days didn't emerge until almost two months later, by way of the first-ever issue of P.T. Review. The review would go through three name changes over the

Health Care Technology Today

May 1, 2015/Feature

Here's a look at some advances and proposals in the field of health care technology.

Humana Joins Aetna and Cigna in Lifting Edits on Code Pairs

Feb 17, 2021/News

The payment win comes after APTA advocacy efforts with commercial insurers.

Proposed FY '22 IRF Rule: 2.2% Increase; Call for Input on Equity, Reporting

Apr 13, 2021/Review

As the U.S. health care system continues to struggle with a pandemic and its fallout, CMS keeps IRF payment changes relatively minimal.

Proposed '22 Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule Ups the Ante on Price Transparency

Jul 23, 2021/Review

CMS sets up penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.3% pay increase and requests for input on a range of topics.

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported survey measuring overall hip health for individuals post total hip replacement (THR) by evaluating pain, function, and activities of daily living.

CMS Offers Accelerated and Advanced Payments in Response to Change Cyberattack

Mar 13, 2024/News

The relief program could provide up to 30 days' payment — which would be recouped later — to improve short-term cash flow.