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APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Physical Therapist Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Individuals With Heart Failure (CPG+)

Jan 1, 2020/CPG

This document will guide physical therapist practice in the examination and treatment of patients with a known diagnosis of heart failure.

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing Symptoms (Including at the End of Life) in the Community [NG191]

Mar 23, 2021/CPG

Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.

Access To Durable Medical Equipment

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Access to durable medical equipment.

Public Policy Efforts To Improve Consumer Access To Physical Therapists

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Public policy and payment efforts to improve consumer access to physical therapists.

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Appropriate Use of Designations

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

Important Medicare and Medicaid Resources: Hospice Care

Feb 12, 2020/Article

Medicare and Medicaid can play a major role in hospice care. Here are four recommended CMS resources that can help you understand the system.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Management of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

Jul 12, 2024/CPG

Improving Payment for Physical Therapist Services

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P07-25-73-48 [Position]

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Jun 15, 2022/Test & Measure

The MNA is a 6-item screening tool used to identify risk of malnutrition among older adults (aged 65+).