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The Keys to Effective Documentation

Aug 1, 2016/Column

Be thorough and try to think like a payer.

Eliminating the Direct Supervision Requirement of PTAs under Medicare Part B

Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.

Let's Do This: Customizable Comment Letters on Fee Schedule Now Available

Jul 28, 2021/News

It's time to let CMS know exactly what we think about their proposed 2022 fee schedule. APTA makes it easy.

APTA Flash Action Delivers for PT-PAC

Sep 23, 2020/News

The two-day student-led event featured a strong showing of student support for the profession's advocacy efforts.

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.

PTJ Author Interview: Real-World Implementation of Intensive Rehab Protocol

Nov 19, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:24 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Stanley Hung, PT, PhD, about his recently published survey study, which looked at implementation factors for intensive rehabilitation

Fair Copays: What Opponents Are Saying

Nov 18, 2019/Article

Here are five common talking points used to fight fair copay legislation.

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.

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.