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Jul 1, 2025/News
Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,
Mar 13, 2018/Review
Authors examined 45 “fair-quality” studies and found that “optimal dosing is still unclear."
Aug 26, 2019/News
Physical therapy thought leader Rosemary Scully, PT, EdD, FAPTA, whose tireless passion for learning left a lasting imprint on physical therapist clinical education, has died. She was 83 years old. Scully was born in West Virginia and earned her first degree—a baccalaureate in physical education—from
Nov 7, 2017/News
According to a recent article in The Washington Post, that's when female PTs start working for free for the rest of the year while their male counterparts continue to get paid. And that disparity is actually a bit smaller than the one faced by most women in the workforce.
Dec 9, 2025/Article
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement
Jan 30, 2019/Review
A picture of the value of early physical therapy for LBP is emerging—and the results are encouraging.
Mar 21, 2017/Review
Researchers believe the data they've collected may help coaches and trainers create more targeted injury prevention programs.
Jul 20, 2022/Roundup
Public health emergency renewal, physical activity drop, rise of BA.5, possible inflammatory link to long COVID, and more.
Jun 2, 2021/News
UHC is the first major insurer to keep telehealth for PTs beyond the public health emergency. Here are the codes that will be covered.
Dec 29, 2021/Roundup
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