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Definitions: Fraud, Abuse, and Waste

Aug 3, 2020/Article

Review and understand the key terms of health care fraud, abuse, and waste to prevent and mitigate risks in your practice.

Interoperability

Oct 1, 2020/Article

The ability of different IT systems to communicate data accurately and efficiently is a major issue in health care — and can be an opportunity for PTs.

New Report Looks at Link Between Surgery-Related Opioid Prescriptions, Later Opioid Abuse

Oct 12, 2018/News

The Plan Against Pain (PAP) has issued a new report that focuses on the relationship between opioid prescriptions for surgical procedures and later opioid dependence and abuse.

CSM Delivers: Pain Science and the Challenge of Opioids

Oct 19, 2018/News

The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, will deliver thought-provoking content on pain and opioids at a crucial time.

Fall-Related Injury and Death Remain Global Problems

Feb 18, 2020/Review

Around the world, falls continue to pose a significant health care burden that varies from region to region in a variety of ways.

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ)

Jun 30, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary describes a 21-item self-assessment survey to assess the extent to which heart failure (HF) affects the patient’s activities of daily living and quality of life. The higher the score, the more severe the limitations.

IWGDF Guidance on Footwear and Offloading Interventions to Prevent and Heal Foot Ulcers in Patients With Diabetes

Jan 1, 2016/CPG

Emphasizes the importance of prevention and adequate treatment of foot ulcers and provides recommendations for preventative interventions.

Simple Tips To Help PTs and PTAs Achieve Financial Wellness

Jan 7, 2022/Podcast

Learn about the unique challenges facing PTs and PTAs, how to be prepared for the federal loan repayment to start up again, and how to give yourself permission to spend on the fun stuff.

Researchers Identify Factors That May Keep Some Patients From Making Optimal Gains in Cardiac Rehab

Mar 15, 2017/Review

A set of predictors that could help providers identify which cardiac rehabilitation patients are at risk of making lower gains in exercise capacity.

2025 Physician Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available to APTA Members

Jan 8, 2025/News

The updated member benefit helps you calculate charges for services in 2025 to Medicare patients.