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We're Getting Weird in Portland

Jul 25, 2017/Perspective

As a native Oregonian and current resident of Portland, I have a few things to share about my dear city.

Trunk Muscle Power and Endurance

Oct 2, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the assessment of trunk extensor strength has been highly correlated with the development and persistence of low back pain.

Proposed CMS Outpatient Rule Would Adopt Further 'Site Neutral' Payment Policies

Jul 31, 2018/News

In its 2019 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) rule, CMS proposes to expand its use of a "site-neutral" payment model.

Payment Win: Aetna Becomes Second Major Insurer to Lift Edits on Code Pairs

Feb 5, 2021/News

The major commercial insurer follows Cigna in a decision to lift misguided coding edits, a target of APTA advocacy efforts.

Well To Be!

Jun 1, 2020/Column

A parting request as this column comes to a close.

Consider It a Challenge

Apr 1, 2019/Column

Lower the threat level! Much is at stake.

Get Set To Take #FightTheCut to Medicare on Oct. 1 — It's Easy

Sep 30, 2020/News

We're making noise on Capitol Hill. Now it's time Medicare got the message to stop the proposed 9% cut.

Overcoming Isolation: Creating a Mentoring Group for Black Women PTs

Feb 19, 2021/Interview

The connections made in these groups are the building blocks for stronger connections throughout the profession as a whole.

JAMA: Easing Administrative Complexity, Eliminating Low-Value Care Among Ways to Reduce Health Care Waste and Lower Expenditures

Oct 22, 2019/Review

A review found that the estimated annual cost of health care waste ranges from a total of $760 billion to $935 billion.

APTA, Other Groups, Urge Short- and Long-Term Fixes to 'Broken' Fee Schedule

Aug 2, 2022/News

A joint letter to Congress pushes for immediate relief from the harms of the proposed 2023 fee schedule and calls for systemic changes.