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The Latest at PTJ: New Technology, New Access, and a Packed Issue

Feb 28, 2017/News

As the publishing partnership between Physical Therapy (PTJ), APTA's science journal, and Oxford University Press (OUP) continues, readers are seeing some changes in delivery and access systems. One thing that won't change: PTJ's commitment to highlighting the best in physical therapy research and thoughtful

Government Reopens Under Short-Term Deal That Leaves Medicare Patients in Limbo

Jan 22, 2018/News

After an approximate 36-hour shutdown, the US government is back in business, which means the push is on to get a permanent repeal of the Medicare therapy cap over the finish line.

APTA Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry Again Receives CMS Designation for MIPS Reporting

Jan 12, 2018/News

APTA's Registry has been approved again by CMS as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR). The designation for 2018 means that PTs who participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program can submit their data directly from the Registry.

Major Health Industry Groups Look to Streamline Prior Authorization

Jan 19, 2018/News

6 major health industry groups issued a consensus statement outlining 5 ways the health care system could "improve the [prior authorization] process, promote quality and affordable health care, and reduce unnecessary burdens."

Stay on Top of Medicare Changes With Latest APTA Fact Sheets

Feb 5, 2017/News

APTA has resources to help you navigate your way to safe harbor.

2017 NEXT Registration Opens

Feb 8, 2017/News

Groundhog-based prognostication aside, spring is in fact right around the corner and June isn't far behind, which means APTA's NEXT Conference and Exposition is getting ready to arrive on the scene in Boston, Massachusetts. APTA has opened up registration for NEXT, set for June 21-24. Again this year,

#FreshPT...Now What?

Jun 12, 2017/Perspective

I started and ended physical therapy school feeling the same way: like a deer in the headlights.

Failure to Communicate Can Leave You Between a Rock and a Hard Place

May 18, 2017/Article

A dominant theme across health care is the strong desire by the consumer to feel heard and understood.

Courage, Commitment, Compassion: My Journey to Becoming a PT

May 22, 2017/Perspective

When people say, "I was raised by the streets…," they aren't lying.

The 5 Ws and an H on Residencies

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

Most residents begin within three years of graduation. Some clinicians pursue residency after being in practice for 10+ years. There is no right or wrong answer here.