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Nov 4, 2022/News
The lawmakers want to counter severe payment cuts under Medicare for 2023 — and get to work on fixing systemic problems.
Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures aerobic capacity; gait.
Dec 1, 2020/Statement
Physical therapy providers, occupational therapy providers, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are in dire financial predicaments and struggling to continue providing essential rehabilitation and audiology services to their patients, particularly
Feb 16, 2018/News
When Congress adopted a federal spending package that included the elimination of the hard cap on Medicare therapy services, lawmakers also adopted a new system of payment thresholds and triggers, and a differential payment rate for PTAs and OTAs.
Apr 10, 2017/News
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) have a critical role to play—both in health care and in APTA. That's why the association is reaching out to all PTAs to show how APTA membership can improve their patient care, enhance their careers, and bring them closer to their professional peers. Coming Wednesday,
Jun 10, 2019/News
The following members were elected to APTA's Board of Directors and Nominating Committee on Monday, June 10, at the 2019 House of Delegates in Chicago. Kip Schick, PT, DPT, MBA, was elected secretary. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, was elected vice speaker of the House of Delegates. Deirdre "Dee" Daley,
Oct 24, 2018/Article
Understanding what they are, how they impact your practice and how to access the National Coverage Database to find a particular LCD.
Aug 22, 2023/Podcast
A preliminary study on access to rehabilitation services.
Apr 29, 2025/CPG
This updated clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on preventing falls in people 65 or older as well as recommendations about preventing falls in inpatients aged 50-64 who are at high risk of falls. [Formerly NICE CG161.]
May 29, 2019/Perspective
I felt like I was losing myself in school.