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The Keys to Effective Documentation

Aug 1, 2016/Column

Be thorough and try to think like a payer.

Team Dynamics

Aug 1, 2018/Column

The case for benching a problematic member.

Viewpoints

May 1, 2018/Magazine

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

CPGs

Members can access relevant clinical practice guidelines to assist in clinical decision making.

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

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

PTJ Author Interview: Real-World Implementation of Intensive Rehab Protocol

Nov 19, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 25:24 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Stanley Hung, PT, PhD, about his recently published survey study, which looked at implementation factors for intensive rehabilitation

Fair Copays: What Opponents Are Saying

Nov 18, 2019/Article

Here are five common talking points used to fight fair copay legislation.

Physical Therapist's Role in Management of Individuals With Concussion

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports physical therapists as part of the interdisciplinary team of licensed health services providers who deliver concussion management and rehabilitation.