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Final 2024 Home Health Rule: Offsets Blunt Cuts; Lymphedema Benefit Now in Place

Nov 7, 2023/Review

Market basket adjustments set the stage for a slight increase in 2024, and Medicare will cover compression treatment items.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 16, 2024/News

Cuts continue, but APTA's advocacy helped spark positive movement related to PTA supervision, prior authorization, and more.

Facing Challenges With MIPS Reporting Requirements? Exceptions Are Available

Aug 6, 2024/Article

CMS’ Quality Payment Program offers exceptions to MIPS reporting requirements for certain hardships and uncontrollable circumstances. To be eligible, you must apply by Dec. 31.

Success Story | From Data to Action: Reducing Hold Status Overutilization

Oct 1, 2025/Success Story

Examining hold status uncovered planning gaps, leading to better communication and outcomes for one organization.

CMS Proposed Fee Schedule Presses On With Cut; Limits Telehealth for PTs, PTAs

Aug 4, 2020/Review

The proposed rule highlights the need for legislative action to give CMS more latitude in budgets and telehealth provisions.

Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR)

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported survey measuring overall hip health for individuals post total hip replacement (THR) by evaluating pain, function, and activities of daily living.

Physical Therapist Services in Primary Care

Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapists possess clinical expertise in the prevention and management of common health conditions seen in primary care settings.

Equitable Disability Accommodations in Physical Therapy

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P08-22-14-18: States APTA's support for equitable processes to include individuals with disabilities entering and within the profession of physical therapy.

Role of Physical Therapy in Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P08-22-11-12: States APTA's commitment to promote research, education, practice, and policy for the nonpharmacologic management of blood pressure.