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Humana Joins Aetna and Cigna in Lifting Edits on Code Pairs

Feb 17, 2021/News

The payment win comes after APTA advocacy efforts with commercial insurers.

2022 Annual Report

Apr 14, 2023/Annual Report

In 2022 we approached our mission with renewed energy, driven by an engaged membership that not only sees the potential for our profession, but is committed to action. Explore highlights of our impact in APTA's 2022 Annual Report.

Proposed FY '22 IRF Rule: 2.2% Increase; Call for Input on Equity, Reporting

Apr 13, 2021/Review

As the U.S. health care system continues to struggle with a pandemic and its fallout, CMS keeps IRF payment changes relatively minimal.

Proposed '22 Hospital Outpatient and ASC Rule Ups the Ante on Price Transparency

Jul 23, 2021/Review

CMS sets up penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.3% pay increase and requests for input on a range of topics.

PTA Differential, Fee Schedule, and Telehealth – Advocacy and Regulatory Update

Jun 9, 2021/Podcast

APTA's monthly advocacy and regulatory update covers multiple topics from the perspective of what's happened, what's hot right now, and what to keep an eye on in the future. In this episode: lawmakers focus on the PTA differential, a big telehealth win, a bill to relieve administrative burden in Medicare

New Member Benefit Provides Medicaid Payment Information

Jun 16, 2023/News

APTA's State Medicaid Payment Rate Guide is an expansive resource that can help members understand and participate in the program.

What Does Mental Health and Wellness Look Like for Physical Therapy Practitioners Throughout Their Care

Jan 18, 2022/Video

Christy Weber is joined by five fellow PT practitioners from the Pivot PT family to discuss various aspects of mental health, wellness, and resiliency with regards to their careers.

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.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.

Post-Professional Degree

Continue your career development by pursuing a post-professional degree. Most post-professional degree programs also count toward state continuing education requirements.