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Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
Related Resources The Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (April 2022) CPG+ Appraisal Rating 4.5 out of 7 How was this rating made? Highlights All recommendations are adapted from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) titled Management of Osteoporosis and
Jul 21, 2022/Issue Brief
This issue brief summarizes how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule works and provides APTA's analysis of the impact on outpatient physical therapy for 2023.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Statement on APTA supporting the inclusion of a defined package of essential health benefits in all insurance plans to ensure individuals have adequate access to comprehensive health services that meet their unique needs.
APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.
Aug 1, 2021/Column
Thinking about going cash-based? You still won't be completely free of constraints.
Feb 1, 2020/Feature
How patient data can answer questions to help PTs provide better care, improve outcomes, and lower costs.
May 1, 2018/Column
What is a PT to do when the solution is a problem?
Oct 1, 2017/Feature
APTA annually honors Emerging Leaders-PTs and PTAs who are making outstanding contributions to the field of physical therapy early in their careers. Here's what some of them have been doing.
Dec 1, 2016/Feature
Social networking is an opportunity for PTs and PTAs to engage in creativity, innovation, and collaboration.