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Dec 10, 2018/Review
When it comes to management of low back pain, PTs know just as much—and sometimes more—than the family practice physicians who often are sought for primary care.
Jan 9, 2025/Article
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Dec 3, 2025/Article
A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA
Sep 2, 2020/News
CMS is moving ahead with damaging coding edits it had previously deleted.
Mar 12, 2019/News
After a nearly 4-year battle, physical therapists (PTs) in North Carolina can finally claim victory in their fight to protect dry needling: last week, the state's acupuncture licensing board relented on its attempt to restrict the intervention, signing off on a settlement agreement in federal district
Jan 24, 2020/News
APTA and its members engaged in extensive advocacy efforts to convince CMS to rethink its decision.
Jun 28, 2024/Article
Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA is committed to serving the needs of all people who require physical therapy and to meeting the needs of all its members.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports physical therapists applying for and being granted practice privileges in institutional settings.
Aug 1, 2025/Open Access
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