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Aug 30, 2024/News
APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.
Apr 14, 2022/Review
CMS says it's because the PDPM payment system isn't working out as planned. Some of the pain will be softened by cost-index adjustments.
Sep 2, 2019/Article
Social media can be an effective tool for networking with colleagues, staying informed, or promoting yourself or your brand. But inappropriate behavior can be damaging. Here are some things to consider.
Aug 30, 2019/News
The big picture: a bad plan for determining when services are delivered by a PTA or OTA The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed physician fee schedule rule for 2020 includes provisions that would require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when outpatient
Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure
Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.
May 9, 2023/Review
A review found six models that showed acceptable standards. Researchers also identified a lack of consistency in validation methods.
Aug 11, 2023/Review
Researchers in Norway believe that attention to cognitive function early on could help patients achieve crucial PA goals.
May 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Stroke Impact Scale (SIS)
Jan 24, 2025/News
Increased transparency and clarity around coverage criteria are intended to improve protections for MA beneficiaries.
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.