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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.

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.

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.

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), Patient Self-Report Section

May 22, 2017/Test & Measure

A standardized form for the assessment of shoulder function.

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.

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.

A Game-Time Decision

Mar 1, 2017/Column

Should a PT sign off on a key football player's return to play?

Understanding Information Blocking

Mar 10, 2021/Podcast

In this podcast, we take closer look at the information blocking rule: and what it means for PTs and PTAs.

A Brief but Meaningful Encounter

Apr 29, 2021/Podcast

Defining Moment: A hospital PT finds meaning in a visit with a patient with COVID-19.

Final 2022 Fee Schedule: Cuts, PTA Differential Remain — Focus Turns to Congress

Nov 3, 2021/Review

Despite a few bright spots, the final rule mostly follows the proposed version, making Capitol Hill the only remaining hope for relief.