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Locum Tenens: The Basics

Mar 1, 2020/Article

Locum tenens allows a PT to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number.

2021 Foundation Scholarship Awards Fuel Wide Range of Research Areas

Jul 6, 2021/News

Supported in part by APTA and its academies, the awards are an investment in promising physical therapy investigators.

Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

Easing Administrative Burden: APTA Makes It Easy to Make Your Voice Heard

Nov 1, 2018/Article

When regulatory proposals are of interest to you, it's important to take that opportunity to use your voice.

Don't Let Physical Therapy School Tear You Down Like My ACL

Feb 25, 2019/Perspective

Welcome to my roller-coaster start to physical therapy school. Get strapped in.

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cuts Coming in January. Is Help on the Way?

Dec 14, 2023/News

A new bipartisan bill provides full relief to the 3.4% cuts, but nothing can happen until Congress comes back from recess.

HHS Discrimination Decision Runs Counter to Profession's Values

Jun 16, 2020/News

APTA is opposed to ACA rule changes that open the door for discrimination based on gender identity.