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October is National Physical Therapy Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy.
Apr 17, 2020/Review
For FY 2021, a pared-down proposed rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities that sticks to the basics.
Jun 29, 2020/Review
The CMS home health payment rule for 2021 adopts changes implemented during the pandemic.
Jan 25, 2021/Resource
Clear communication is a prerequisite to providing responsible care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.
Jul 14, 2025/Event
Don't miss this exceptional chance to be an advocate for our profession and those we serve.
Mar 22, 2017/News
An analysis of high-school soccer injuries from 2005 to 2014 may help coaches and trainers create more targeted injury prevention programs.
Mar 9, 2018/Review
The US health care system spent an estimated $50 billion on falls in 2015 -- 6% of all Medicare payments and 8% of all Medicaid payments.
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
Jul 30, 2019/News
Despite serious questions and criticisms from APTA, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and other stakeholders, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to move ahead with its plans to require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when therapy
Aug 30, 2022/Review
Analysis of recent data led to the payment boost, and concerns about provider burden helped delay a universal assessment requirement.