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Final FY 2023 SNF Rule: An Advocacy Win Brightens the Payment Picture

Aug 29, 2022/Review

CMS took the advice of APTA and others, and made some additional adjustments of its own. The result: a welcome 2.7% increase.

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Sep 10, 2019/CPG

This guideline from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association addresses the roles of diet and physical activity in reducing cardiovascular risk factors.

APTA Social: Paving the Way for Women in the Profession

Mar 20, 2023/Video

Discussion about women; women empowerment, mentoring, networking, and APTA's awesome profession, founded by women!

Professional Advocacy in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 29, 2020/Podcast

Justin Elliott, APTA vice president of government affairs discusses what’s happening in Congress, what’s to come, and what APTA is doing to advocate on behalf of the profession.

UnitedHealthcare, Aetna Temporarily Drop 2% Cuts in Medicare Advantage Plans

May 29, 2020/News

The insurers are mirroring CARES Act provisions that suspended the sequestration cut in Medicare payments.

Pressure Ulcers: Prevention and Management [NICE CG179]

Apr 23, 2014/CPG

This guideline provides recommendation for the prevention, assessment, and management of pressure ulcers in adults and children in all settings.

Study: Even in After-Hours Settings, Seeing a PT First for MSK Conditions in the Emergency Department Saves Time, Reduces Opioid Prescri...

Mar 11, 2020/Review

Primary contact was with a PT in the ED leads to fewer orthopedic referrals and opioid prescriptions.

#ChoosePT Receives Commendation from KY House

Jul 24, 2017/News

APTA's #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign has been recognized by the KY House of Representatives, which issued a statement honoring APTA and its KY Chapter for providing "an important opportunity" for public education on the "tremendous benefits of physical therapy."

Death From Falls Continues to Climb for Adults 65 and Older, CDC Says

Dec 9, 2022/Article

In the U.S., mortality rates from unintentional falls have risen dramatically between 2000 and 2020, nearly tripling for women 85 and older.

Making a Positive Impact on Healthy Body Image and Diet

Jun 29, 2021/Perspective

Current trends continually place an emphasis on unhealthy dietary habits and negative body image standards.