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Apr 30, 2018/News
On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Jul 25, 2025/News
After five years of cuts, CMS proposes an increase in the conversion factor but devalues physical therapy codes.
Jun 1, 2016/Feature
Clinician-scientists bridge a key gap between research and clinical practice, these PTs say. But there simply aren't enough of them.
Jan 12, 2017/News
The key, he says, is for those with MS to "take control of what they can and manage what they can."
Oct 14, 2020/Perspective
The words we use with our patients matter.
Jun 6, 2022/Roundup
The profession's education accreditation body is achieving current goals while shaping the future. Here's an overview of what's happening.
Feb 7, 2022/Review
Sitting times of six or more hours per day increased mortality risk among the inactive — but not for survivors who met PA guidelines.
Mar 13, 2019/News
"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! Grab the popcorn: Lauren Snowdon, PT, DPT, professor
Here's how a hospital's physical therapy department designed an efficient, patient-centric system for managing referrals.
Dec 10, 2024/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.