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Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.

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.

The Power of Words

Apr 29, 2021/Podcast

After years of working with patients, Sara DeMars, PT, DPT, has learned the power that words and word choice can have when working with patients. Sara believes that through being aware of our verbal communication and avoiding broad language we can actually make a big impact when it comes to patient

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.

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.

News From NEXT: For Optimal Outcomes, Look Beyond Compensation Patterns, Maley Lecturer Says

Jun 18, 2019/News

"Any movement-related profession—personal trainers, athletic trainers, dance therapists, yoga instructors—who can observe impairments such as a weak muscle can try to fix it," said Beth Fisher, PT, PhD, FAPTA, in delivering the 24th John H. P. Maley Lecture on June 14 at Combined Sections Meeting. However,

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.

The Keys to Effective Documentation

Aug 1, 2016/Column

Be thorough and try to think like a payer.

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.

Bigger. Better?

Nov 1, 2015/Column

The health insurance "Big 5" may become a "Big 3." Why is this happening? What are the implications for patients and physical therapy?