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Coronavirus Update: April 6, 2020

Apr 6, 2020/News

HIPAA enforcement relaxed, PTs and PTAs among the health care workers who could be "exempted" from expanded sick leave, COVID-19's link to CVD, and more.

Coronavirus Update: April 8, 2020

Apr 8, 2020/News

Expanded APTA resources on patient management, weekly CDC COVID-19 summaries, and an adjusted coronavirus model.

Responding to Patient Concerns About Workers' Comp During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 31, 2020/News

Some patients may be understandably concerned about losing WC benefits if they choose to reduce travel during the national health emergency.

APTA Wants To Hear From You About Your COVID-19 Experiences

Apr 1, 2020/News

Are you on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic? APTA would like to hear from PTs, PTAs, and students about their experiences.

What's the Latest at CMS? Your 2018 Guide to Recent Proposed and Final CMS Rules

Aug 20, 2018/Roundup

CMS spent its spring and summer issuing proposed and final rules, some of which contain major shifts in payment and reporting.

Study: Light Physical Activity Could Help to Lower Risk of Coronary and Cardiovascular Problems

Mar 20, 2019/Review

Rsearchers are finding that even light physical activity can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.

The 2019 Fee Schedule, Part 2: Quality Reporting Options Other Than MIPS

Jul 25, 2018/News

This installment looks at alternatives to participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

The 2019 Fee Schedule, Part 1: 5 Things You Need to Know About What MIPS Might Look Like for PTs Next Year

Jul 25, 2018/News

This installment: how the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) would play out for PTs and PTAs under the proposal.

SNF, IRF Final Rules Follow Through on Proposed Shifts in SNF Payment Systems, IRF Reporting Requirements

Aug 1, 2018/News

The final 2019 rules for SNFs and IRFs are substantially similar to what CMS proposed in the spring, but that's not to say PTs should assume it's a "same rule, different year" situation.

Short-Term Insurance Rule Adds More Uncertainty to Care

Aug 13, 2018/News

HHS adopted a final rule on short-term plans, allowing the policies to provide 1 year of coverage, renewable for up to 3 years.