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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.

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

Clinical Practice Guidelines

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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.

From PTJ: Study of 1 Hospital Finds Nearly 16% of Scheduled Physical Therapy Sessions Don't Happen

Jan 18, 2017/Review

Authors of the study say that's too many.

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.

Sight Adjustment

Mar 1, 2019/Column

Tapping into the power of perspective.

Viewpoints

May 1, 2018/Magazine

Online Comments

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.

Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.