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Researchers: Physical Therapy-Related Cochrane Reviews Largely Inconclusive

Feb 6, 2019/Review

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is widely considered the “gold standard” for health care professionals who want to know what current, high-quality research says about the efficacy of various interventions. But when it comes to physical therapy, a “researcher or clinician would not necessarily

From PT in Motion Magazine: Recognizing—and Beating—Burnout

Feb 1, 2019/News

Being a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) can be fulfilling, but it also can be demanding and challenging—so demanding and challenging that those feelings of fulfillment seem out of reach at times. The result: burnout, a condition being experienced by an increasing number

Education Leadership Partnership Looks Back On a Productive Year

Mar 6, 2019/News

When the purpose of a group is nothing less than "partnering to drive excellence in physical therapy education," you have every reason to expect that group to be doing, well…a lot of stuff. The 2018 annual report of the entities collectively known as the Education Leadership Partnership (ELP)—APTA, the

Your Help Needed to Guide Movement System Integration

Mar 6, 2019/News

APTA is leading the way in advancing the integration of the movement system as the core of physical therapist (PT) practice, education, and research. Now the association needs input from you to take an important next step: making the crucial leap from the conceptual to the practical through the development

New APTA Partnership Aimed at Improving Health Care Throughout the Americas

Mar 11, 2019/News

APTA supports access to rehabilitative services beyond US borders,

New Medicare SNF Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Feb 22, 2019/News

PTs and other providers in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning in October. APTA can help you get up to speed. Similar to an earlier-announced educational series on the upcoming home health payment system change, APTA will host 2 live Q-and-A sessions

CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.

CMS Reports High Levels of Participation in MIPS; Will It Be Expanded to PTs in 2019?

Jun 5, 2018/News

According to CMS, participation in MIPS—which could be required of PTs as early as next year—was just above 90% during its first year of operation.

CMS Offers Alternative Dispute Resolution for Some Providers With Unresolved Medicare A or B Appeals

May 15, 2018/News

Providers with Medicare Part A or B appeals that have been waiting for a decision are being offered a new option.

CMS Wants to Drop Functional Measure, 2 Quality Reporting Measures From IRF Requirements

May 9, 2018/News

CMS is continuing its trend toward easing administrative burdens by doing away with a longstanding functional assessment and 2 outcome measures.