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The Shift Toward Value-Based Payment

Oct 1, 2017/Column

For PTs, now is the time to prepare.

Diving into Deep Waters: A Physical Therapist's Journey To Equip Her Company

Dec 15, 2021/Open Access

In this interview-style blog post, Jessie Podolak, PT, DPT, and Regina Landrus, PT, DPT, discuss bringing mental health awareness to the forefront of a multi-clinic system in rural America.

New Report: Outpatient Practices Faced 'Significant' Employee Vacancy Rates

Sep 21, 2022/News

In a midyear survey most owners cited relocation, pay, and work-life balance as the main reasons behind employee loss.

HHS Secretary to APTA: No Time for Complacency at this Moment in Health Care

Aug 17, 2022/News

In remarks that ranged from the fee schedule to long COVID, Xavier Becerra stressed the role PTs and PTAs can play in fostering change.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.

Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Viewpoints: December 2024

Dec 1, 2024/Column

President's Note: Taking Stock While Looking Ahead