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Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)

Mar 14, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources PT Management of Parkinson Disease: Resources Click on the 3-dot link at right Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek See supplementary data section CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides

Proposed 2024 Home Health Rule: Cuts Continue at 2.2%; More to Come?

Jul 14, 2023/Review

After narrowly escaping reductions in 2023, home health could see a $375 million drop in 2024 as CMS adjusts to PDGM realities.

Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).

Direct Access Advocacy

More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.

Your MIPS Status May Have Changed: Here's How to Find Out

Nov 30, 2022/News

CMS has updated eligibility determinations based on the most recent reporting periods. Make sure you know where you stand.

APTA Fee Schedule Calculator Updated to Reflect Recent Changes

Mar 20, 2024/Article

Members can choose between two versions of the tool, depending on when services were provided.

ONC, HHS Finalize Penalties for Information Blocking Violations

Jul 25, 2024/News

Violating info blocking rules could impact a PT’s participation in the CMS Quality Payment Program; see APTA's updated Practice Advisory.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Cuts

Mar 10, 2025/Statement

A Call to Action from APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD

What Physical Therapists Need to Know About Tiered Evaluation Codes

APTA produced a podcast series on CPT evaluation codes that provides a general overview of the physical therapy initial evaluation code changes and addresses common challenges to accurate reporting. With five episodes ranging from five to eight minutes each, the individual podcasts are convenient for