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APTA Report on PT, PTA Student Debt Delivers Stark Assessment

Jun 1, 2020/News

The new report says that education debt limits life choices of PTs and PTAs, and describes potential costs as a "deterrent to promising students." But there may be ways to ease the burdens.

Proposed FY '25 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases, Tougher SNF Enforcement

Apr 5, 2024/Review

SNFs must wait for a separate final rule on staffing requirements; IRFs avoid — for now — a transfer change that could mean reductions.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, March 2023

Mar 15, 2023/Roundup

APTA members providing insight on everything from communicating about developmental delays to assisted stretching.

Is AI Making Claim Denials in Error? What Does It Matter if We Don't Appeal?

Dec 13, 2023/Perspective

The rise of AI in the commercial payer world means we need to be more vigilant in appealing denials.

Four Things Good Physical Therapists Understand About People With Chronic Conditions

Feb 10, 2020/Perspective

The following is my insight for today's students and future clinicians for working with patients whose problems will likely outlast the course of treatment.

55th McMillan Lecture: Meeting Global Responsibilities

Feb 16, 2024/News

Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to "look outward and move forward."

Study: Home Health Physical Therapy Decreases Opioid Use After THA, TKA

Mar 31, 2021/Review

Researchers found that both physical and occupational therapy led to quicker discontinuation of opioids.

What Do You Know About PT and PTA Student Debt? Take Our Quiz

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

APTA is raising awareness about debt burden and providing support through the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

One-Size-Fits-All Insurance Is Shortchanging Older Athletes

Jan 25, 2022/Perspective

Health insurance coverage for outpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation disregards variability in prior level of function, rehabilitation progress, and personal recovery goals.

Rethinking Possibilities When It Comes to Research

Nov 26, 2018/Perspective

I'm here to assure you that there are plenty of research opportunities for those in private practice.