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New VA Scheduling System Eases Administrative Burden for Community Care PTs

Apr 28, 2026/Article

Physical therapists providing care to veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network are seeing long-awaited relief from administrative hurdles in coordinated care. Originally launched in 2020 and expanded in 2026, the VA's External Provider Scheduling, or EPS, system

Government Shutdown Ended: Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Until Jan. 30, 2026

Nov 17, 2025/News

On Nov. 12, the longest shutdown in U.S. history ended after both the Senate and House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill that the president immediately signed into law. The legislation funds military construction, veterans' affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative

Medicare Payment Changes: 2021

Jan 15, 2021/Resource

2021 brings numerous changes to Medicare regulation related to telehealth, the Physician Fee Schedule payment, NCCI edits, and the Quality Payment Program.

Coronavirus Update: Feb. 10

Feb 10, 2021/Roundup

Mask-wearing mandates, employer guidance, inpatient rehab for COVID-19 patients, and more.

5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

Coronavirus Update: Feb. 23

Feb 23, 2022/Roundup

Revised physical therapy guidelines, new subvariant, link between long COVID and type 2 diabetes, and more.

Final DMEPOS Rule Streamlines Benefit and Payment Processes for Certain Devices

Jan 11, 2022/Review

CMS also chooses to not finalize reforms to the HCPCS Level II application process.

AMA: Physical Therapy Saw the Largest Drop in Medicare Use in First Half of 2020

Mar 8, 2021/News

Consistent with an APTA report, the study says fee schedule payment for physical therapy dropped by 34% during the pandemic's first wave.

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Takes on PTA Differential, Offers Options

May 19, 2021/News

In a letter to HHS, 5 House members say a Medicare 15% payment differential for outpatient PTA and OTA services will harm rural areas.

Advocacy in Action: Fee Schedule Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 1

Aug 23, 2022/Perspective

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: a new PT's perspective.