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2019 House of Delegates Motions Now Posted

Apr 3, 2019/News

APTA members now can access the first official packet of motions that will be considered by the 2019 APTA House of Delegates (House) when it convenes June 10-12 in Chicago, Illinois. Called "Packet 1," the compilation contains 70 House motions and is provided as the official notice of all motions. On

Exploring the HHS Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway

Jul 31, 2019/Article

Planning materials, templates, and help for providers in understanding their obligations under the CMS emergency preparedness regulations.

QuickDASH

May 25, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a measure of disability and symptoms in patients with musculoskeletal disorders that is region specific to the upper limb.

US House Members Echo APTA, Coalition Members' Call for Reduced Use of Prior Authorization by Medicare Advantage Plans

Oct 15, 2018/News

A bipartisan group of 103 legislators signed on to a request for investigations around the use of prior authorization in MA.

Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU)

May 22, 2017/Test & Measure

Assesses delirium among patients in the intensive care unit.

Rock Your World

Sep 1, 2019/Column

Want to get your priorities straight and help your clients do the same? It’s about time. Literally.

Move From Acute to Chronic LBP Is 'Substantial,' Worsened by Non-Guideline Care

Mar 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found the odds of a patient's acute LBP evolving to a chronic condition increased with each instance of "nonconcordant" care.

Medicare Advantage

Jan 1, 2019/Article

Under Medicare Part C, private companies contract with the federal government to offer Medicare beneficiaries an alternative to traditional Medicare coverage, or Original Medicare. The plans are called Medicare Advantage, often referred to as MA plans.

APTA Advocacy Win: Bill to Address Prior Authorization One Step Closer to Law

Sep 16, 2022/News

Legislation that takes aim at prior authorization under Medicare Advantage has passed the House and is moving on for Senate approval.

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Annual Checkup

Oct 13, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures gait and aerobic capacity.