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Sep 8, 2020/Test & Measure
Pain pressure threshold (PPT) is used to measure deep muscular tissue sensitivity.
Aug 30, 2019/News
The big picture: a bad plan for determining when services are delivered by a PTA or OTA The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed physician fee schedule rule for 2020 includes provisions that would require providers to navigate a complex system intended to identify when outpatient
Apr 14, 2022/Review
CMS says it's because the PDPM payment system isn't working out as planned. Some of the pain will be softened by cost-index adjustments.
Sep 2, 2019/Article
Social media can be an effective tool for networking with colleagues, staying informed, or promoting yourself or your brand. But inappropriate behavior can be damaging. Here are some things to consider.
Aug 30, 2024/News
APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.
Jan 24, 2025/News
Increased transparency and clarity around coverage criteria are intended to improve protections for MA beneficiaries.
Jan 20, 2022/Resource
On Nov. 4, CMS and OSHA issued federal regulations on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Review APTA's practice advisory to to understand how this rule might impact your practice.
May 30, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures amount of anterior tibial translation with respect to the femur; used to detect ACL tears.
Jun 25, 2020/Perspective
Being yourself means that you love who you are, you respect who you are, and you don’t let other people define who you are.