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PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Jan 23, 2024/Podcast
Direct access, the compact, and more.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the following health priorities for populations and individuals in the areas of prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Aug 28, 2018/Comment Letters
APTA supports excluding physical therapy services from the in-office ancillary services (IOAS) exception under the physician self-referral law.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
Jun 22, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures balance.
Jul 7, 2020/Review
CMS is making it easier for patients to access their health care information and pushing toward greater interoperability of EHI.
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Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
Jun 13, 2013/Test & Measure
A 16-item self-report measure in which patients rate their balance confidence in performing several activities.
