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Apr 5, 2019/News
After false starts, restarts, postponements, and more than a little pushback from APTA and other stakeholders, CMS is ready to once again roll out a home health agency (HHA) payment program in Illinois that would force HHA providers in the state to participate in preclaim or postpayment reviews—or choose
Dec 28, 2017/News
In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.
Oct 28, 2020/News
The updated information includes a list of accepted ICD-10 codes. APTA has resources to help you optimize participation.
Feb 1, 2023/News
The 25 PTs, PTAs, and students selected to refine their leadership skills bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.
Jun 24, 2019/News
UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.
Oct 1, 2017/Column
The power of stubbornness, physical therapy, and prosthetics.
Feb 19, 2021/Review
A unit focused solely on COVID-19 rehab was associated with motor and function improvements — particularly for the sickest patients.
Jan 2, 2018/Review
"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."
Feb 6, 2018/News
Anyone can experience pain—but nobody should feel trapped by opioids as the only way to manage it: that's the message at the heart of APTA's newest video PSA in the #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign.
Aug 21, 2018/News
MedPAC is dead wrong when it says that increases to E/M payment should be paid for by cuts to physical therapy-related payment.