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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.

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.

How Do I Get Involved?

Apr 2, 2020/Perspective

While I know that I have only scratched the surface of what it means to be involved in APTA, I do have some advice for students who may be in that same boat.

An Unconventional Path Away From Burnout

Feb 1, 2022/Perspective

Professional burnout may require some effort to resolve, but the outcome is worth it.

Final MIPS Rule Contains Minimal Changes

Dec 8, 2020/Review

Like the proposed version, the final rule from CMS keeps the Quality Payment Program mostly as-is.

A Healthy Perspective

Mar 1, 2017/Column

Helping clients take a longer view.

New Possibility for ACL Healing Without Surgery? Too Soon to Say

Jul 11, 2023/Review

A bracing protocol shows promise, researchers say. But definitive conclusions are still out of reach.

2018 NEXT: Movement System Finding Its Way Into Education and Research

Jun 29, 2018/News

As far as Paula Ludewig, PT, DPT, PhD, is concerned, the idea of anchoring physical therapy's identity in the movement system is, to put it simply, a big deal.

3-Incontinence Questionnaire (3-IQ)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

Self-administered brief questionnaire with purpose of differentiating between stress and urge urinary incontinence in women.