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APTA Working for You: Commercial Payer Updates, September 2018

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.

APTA Media Tour Brings #ChoosePT Message to Local, National Media Outlets

Sep 25, 2018/News

Thanks to a satellite media tour, APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign received local media coverage in more than 30 outlets.

Get Involved: Flash Action September 26-27 Will Focus on Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Sep 25, 2018/News

The innovative concentrated advocacy effort will use the APTA Legislative Action Center to contact members of Congress to press for better patient access to nonopioid pain treatments including physical therapy.

State-Level PT Advocates Honored at 2018 Policy and Payment Forum

Sep 21, 2018/News

This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.

Are You Fall-Savvy? Take This Quick Quiz

Sep 21, 2018/News

In advance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, see how you score on this 8-question quiz on falls statistics and screening.

APTA Honors and Awards Nominations Now Open

Sep 12, 2018/News

The APTA Honors & Awards program is now accepting nominations for the 2019 awards cycle,

Help Aging Communities 'Go4Life' in September

Sep 12, 2018/News

Go4Life month is an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of maintaining or increasing endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

New Pediatric mTBI Guidelines from CDC Take Comprehensive Approach

Sep 5, 2018/Review

The CDC has issued what it says are the first-ever comprehensive clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pediatric TBI.

Aetna's Policy Clarifications Increase Access to PT Care

Sep 4, 2018/News

Major commercial insurer Aetna recently provided some clarification on policies related to payment for physical therapy, and it's good news for PTs and their patients.

Study: PTs in Emergency Departments Reduce Likelihood of ED Revisits for Falls

Aug 31, 2018/Review

Consult by a PT in the ED reduced the odds of a fall-related revisit within 30 days by 35% and within 60 days by 32%.