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More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.
Feb 21, 2023/News
The change, supported by APTA, would cover power seat elevation equipment for Group 3 wheelchairs under Medicare. Public comment is open.
Nov 30, 2022/News
CMS has updated eligibility determinations based on the most recent reporting periods. Make sure you know where you stand.
Dec 2, 2017/Test & Measure
This is a self-report questionnaire that measures severity of shortness of breath/dyspnea during various activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with various forms of lung pathology.
Over the years there has been much confusion over the coding of minutes when billing private payers. APTA recommends billing be consistent to all payers.
Mar 4, 2025/Podcast
A brief introduction from the president of the academy.
Jan 29, 2025/News
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has opened claim submissions for providers impacted by the class-action antitrust settlement.
Sep 24, 2024/Podcast
Editor-in-Chief Steven George talks with Jason Silvernail about his perspective paper on defining orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) as a subspecialty of the profession.
Mar 11, 2026/Article
Note: This article was updated in April 2026 to include a link to CMS' directory of accepted ACCESS applicants. On Feb. 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released more details regarding its Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions, or ACCESS, model. Beginning July 5, ACCESS
Jan 15, 2015/Test & Measure
Target population: Children with neuromuscular disease, including cerebral palsy (CP).