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Proposed Home Health Rule Includes $80 Million Reduction in 2018, Potential $950 Million Reduction and Move to 30-Day Episodes in 2019

Jul 26, 2017/News

CMS issued a proposed rule for the 2018 Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) that would continue a planned series of cuts that began in 2014, with an estimated overall 0.4% reduction, or about $80 million, scheduled for next year.

Mercer U. Earns Top Spot in APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

Jan 11, 2023/News

It's the second win in a row for the program, which integrates advocacy into its curriculum in ways that inspire involvement.

Menopause: PTs Help to Ease 'The Change'

Sep 1, 2019/Feature

Sometimes overlooked, physical therapy can be highly beneficial in helping women through and beyond this phase of life.

Why PTCAS?

PTCAS offers a single, efficient process for applicants to apply to multiple programs with one, web-based application. Additionally PTCAS provides interview and assessment services, criminal background checks and analytics.

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) – Achilles Tendinitis

Feb 1, 2014/Test & Measure

Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) – Achilles Tendinitis

Resources for PTAs

APTA has resources and information to support PTAs.

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment/Preferences for Activities of Children (CAPE/PAC)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The CAPE is a self-report measure of children’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.

More Than a Physical Therapy Business

Jan 19, 2022/Video

With a focus on education, manual therapy, and movement, Myodetox aims to use these facets beyond just treating pain.

Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM, SCIM II, SCIM III)

May 29, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures activities of daily living, coordination, eating, functional mobility, and incontinence in people with spinal cord injury.

Finding My Way: Work Should Feel Like Play

Jan 2, 2018/Podcast

In a disrupted health care environment, Sharon Dunn sees vast opportunity for a new generation of PTs and PTAs.