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Study: Telehealth Has Improved Care Access in Disadvantaged Areas

Jun 21, 2022/Review

Researchers say the CMS telehealth waivers worked and should be made permanent.

2-Minute Step Test (2MST)

Nov 1, 2021/Test & Measure

The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness originally

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF), PROMIS PF

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

PROMIS PF is used as an outcome in research on the effectiveness of interventions.

Wells Clinical Prediction Rule for Deep Vein Thrombosis

Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure

It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

May 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

Eliminating the Direct Supervision Requirement of PTAs under Medicare Part B

Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.

Cohere To Take Over All MSK, Therapy Prior Authorization for Humana

Nov 12, 2021/News

Humana's decision to rely solely on Cohere beginning Jan. 1, 2022, comes after a 12-state program rolled out this year.

Pediatric Reach Test (PRT)

Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure

Regulatory Update, Feb. 2, 2022: CMS on Beneficiary Payment for Dry Needling

Feb 2, 2022/Article

CMS still isn't paying for dry needling, but it has provided some guidance on how to successfully bill a beneficiary for the service.

Are CPGs Changing Practice?

Mar 1, 2024/Feature

CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.