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Nov 1, 2015/Column
The health insurance "Big 5" may become a "Big 3." Why is this happening? What are the implications for patients and physical therapy?
Jun 1, 2020/Feature
How can PTs apply change theory and change behavior to patients and clients to help improve outcomes?
Aug 1, 2016/Column
Be thorough and try to think like a payer.
Sep 27, 2022/Article
APTA had plenty to say about the underutilization of physical therapy, the squeeze on payment, and the need for an overhaul of the system.
Mar 10, 2023/Review
Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.
Jun 16, 2023/Article
More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.
Apr 10, 2024/Perspective
As I am sitting here writing this article, I cannot help but think that it will not amount to the ones that have come before it on this subject. I look for inspiration through different sources, but it only amplifies the voice in the back of my mind reminding me that it will fall short of
Nov 18, 2025/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting
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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Eric Ries is the former associate editor of APTA Magazine at APTA. He retired from his position in 2020. Before joining the association in 2000, he was a writer/editor at the Association for Career and Technical Education. Earlier he held a similar position at Goodwill Industries International, and for