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UnitedHealthcare to Expand Program Waiving Copays, Deductibles for Physical Therapy for LBP

Nov 1, 2019/News

Momentum around better insurer coverage of physical therapy continues to build at UnitedHealthcare.

Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are educated and licensed clinicians who provide care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Are you ready to be a PTA?

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

CMS Releases a Burden Reduction Rule That Affects a Wide Range of Facilities, Settings

Sep 30, 2019/Review

A CMS rule aimed at reducing Medicare- and Medicaid-related regulatory burdens for the most part hits the target.

Large-Scale Study Finds Connection Between Early Physical Therapy and Lower Opioid Use

Dec 14, 2018/Review

For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.

Flash Action Strategy 2017: #StopTheCap

Aug 23, 2017/Perspective

One legislative issue that requires unified effort and action right now is repealing the Medicare therapy cap.

‘Shark Tank’ Winner to Keynote at APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit

May 13, 2025/Article

Dan Staats, PT, DPT, shares how clinical curiosity sparked a business — and what every attendee can learn from his entrepreneurial journey.

APTA Coronavirus Update: May 5

May 5, 2021/Roundup

PASC, post-COVID-19 neuropathy, herd immunity, and more.

Congress Scrambles to Pass Year-End Legislation to Fund the Government

Dec 23, 2024/News

The deal includes a three-month Medicare extension on telehealth.

3 Lessons I Was Not Expecting to Learn While in Physical Therapy School

Jun 12, 2018/Perspective

I thought that I did not have what it took to be a PT. Thankfully, I did not give up.