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Eric Ries

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

Why You Should Keep a Close Eye on Telehealth

Jan 7, 2020/Perspective

Telehealth could add another avenue that makes our services more accessible and valuable.

CMS Resources on Payment in the Home Health Setting

May 24, 2020/Article

CMS posts a number of different sources of information on payment for home health services.

Defense Bill Headed for Final Votes Will Include PTAs in TRICARE

Nov 13, 2017/News

The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.

CMS Rule on Hospital Price Transparency Sets the Stage for Major Shift in Public Access to Charges for Services

Nov 20, 2019/Review

A final CMS rule makes it clear that it will move ahead in its efforts to make hospital cost data more accessible to consumers.

Serving Veterans Through Community Programs

Nov 1, 2019/Column

Here's what PTs need to know about recent changes and how to sign up.

Lawmakers Want Answers From CMS on Planned 2021 Payment Cuts

Feb 5, 2020/News

Congress wants answers related to CMS plans to cut payment in 2021.

New APTA Report Details Performance Outcomes for PT Entrance Into Practice

Jul 15, 2025/News

Outcomes in the Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy report informed by iterative, national consensus-based process.

CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years

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