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Coronavirus Update, March 22, 2020

Mar 22, 2020/News

Employers mandated to provide paid sick leave will be reimbursed, and quality reporting deadlines and requirements — including MIPS — have been relaxed.

APTA MIPS Reporting Update, Registry Enrollment Deadline May 31

May 15, 2020/News

Practices thinking about or planning to report 2020 MIPS data to CMS via APTA’s Registry need to enroll by the end of this month.

APTA Suggests: More on Balance and Falls

Sep 20, 2019/Article

Here are some APTA-recommended resources that can help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of falls on our health system, and what can be done to reduce falls risk.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Annual Checkup

Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait and aerobic capacity.

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures perceived breathlessness.

Egen Klassifikation Scale (EK Scale) for Muscular Dystrophy (MD)

Jan 28, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures ability to perform tasks in daily life.

Employer Self-Insurance Offers Opportunities for PTs

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

As more employers opt for self-funded health plans, a growing number of physical therapists are finding ways to benefit.

CMS Rolls Out Proposals for New Lymphedema Benefit

Jul 14, 2023/News

An APTA-backed law is prompting CMS to work out details on coverage of compression garments under Medicare. Here's where things stand.

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

Jan 17, 2017/News

A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.

CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years

Nov 18, 2025/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting