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'Towering Figure' Martha Wroe, PT, MA, FAPTA, Dies at 102

May 1, 2024/Article

Wroe's commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning helped to shape the physical therapy profession.

PTJ Author Interview: Health Systems Science in Physical Therapist Education

Oct 28, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:35 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Gregory Hartley, PT, DPT, FAPTA, and Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PT, PhD, about their recently published perspective, which defines the health

Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation: Inspiratory Pressure Augmentation During Spontaneous Breathing Trials, Protocols Minimizing Sedation, and Non-invasive Ventilation Immediately After Extubation

Jan 1, 2017/CPG

Recommendations for inspiratory pressure augmentation during an initial spontaneous breathing trial, protocols minimizing sedation, and preventative noninvasive ventilation in relation to ventilator liberation.

CMS Sends Out Comparative Billing Reports to PTs in Private Practice

Feb 26, 2017/News

CBRs give providers an opportunity to compare themselves with their peers both state-by-state and nationwide.

CoHSTAR Announces Fellowship Opportunities; Applications Due by February 15

Dec 21, 2018/News

The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened its latest call for fellowship applicants for 4 research opportunities.

CMS Issues Corrections on 2017 Participation Requirement Rule for LTC Facilities

Jul 31, 2017/News

CMS recently made more than a few tweaks to a 2017 final rule for LTC facilities—including changes that move compliance deadlines and reinstate unintentionally omitted requirements.

Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture: Who Do We Want to Be? Responsible Stewardship of Our Profession

Jul 1, 2020/Open Access

The lecture by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and a related panel discussion provide numerous ways to take immediate action.

Medicare Payment for Hospital Settings

Jan 1, 2019/Article

APTA has resources related to Medicare payment and policies for hospital settings: acute care hospitals (IPPS) and/or long-term hospitals (LTCH), inpatient rehabilitation (IRF), and outpatient care.

Payers Looking for More Coding Detail

Feb 21, 2018/News

PTs take note: the 59 modifier is a potential red flag for CMS and commercial payers.

CMS Resolves Compact Snag, Says Privilege Satisfies Requirements

Feb 25, 2020/News

CMS says that PTs and PTAs with Physical Therapy Compact privileges are considered valid license-holders for purposes of meeting Medicare licensure requirements.