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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.

PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways

The premier program for PTAs to increase their knowledge and skill in a specific practice area and to recognize the PTA for their advanced proficiency in one or more areas of practice.

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

May 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Risk Assessment Prediction Tool (RAPT)

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.

APTA State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide

To improve health equity, APTA supports national, state, and local efforts to expand access and increase payment for physical therapist services for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.

Report: Prior Authorization Use Among Medicare Advantage Plans Raises Questions

Feb 14, 2023/News

In findings that support APTA's advocacy with CMS, an analysis of data from MA firms points to the need for greater transparency.

Defining Moment: Finding a Place to Call Home

Mar 12, 2024/Podcast

One PT takes a risk by opening a private practice with a mission to serve all.

PTJ Author Interview With Sabine Vesting: Early Postpartum Exercise and the Impact on Pelvic Symptoms

Feb 27, 2024/Podcast

When can you start exercising after pregnancy?