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APTA Statement in Support of Essential Health Benefits

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.

A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

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.

Issue Brief: Medicare Part B Payment in 2023

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.

Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, PAR-Q+)

Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure

The PAR-Q was developed in an effort to standardize activity screening for persons aged 15-69 years.

Responding to Targeted Medical Review

Jul 1, 2017/Column

CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted

Waves of Opportunity

Jul 1, 2021/Feature

Surfers are looking to physical therapists for success in the sport.

The Top Five Takeaways From APTA CSM

Jun 1, 2026/Article

What we learned together during the largest educational and networking physical therapy event in the country.

Beyond Borders: US Physical Therapists Working Overseas

Jul 1, 2025/Feature

How U.S.-trained PTs are helping to transform global health and the role of physical therapy therein.

Disability Within the Physical Therapy Profession

Jul 1, 2024/Feature

How to attract those with disabilities to the profession and support them once they're part of the community.