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APTA Practice Advisory: CMS COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule

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.

Falls: Assessment and Prevention in Older People and in People 50 and Over at Higher Risk [NG249]

Apr 29, 2025/CPG

This updated clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on preventing falls in people 65 or older as well as recommendations about preventing falls in inpatients aged 50-64 who are at high risk of falls. [Formerly NICE CG161.]

2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)

Oct 19, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures endurance by assessing walking distance.

American Academy of Neurology and American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Evidence-Based Guideline Summary Diagnosis and Treatment of Limb-Girdle and Distal Dystrophies

Oct 14, 2014/CPG

Offers potential solutions to challenging coverage scenarios that result from incomplete or conflicting evidence on limb-girdle and distal dystrophies (LGMDs).

Neck Pain

Jun 26, 2024/Clinical Summary

PTs may perform an evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses the patient's pain and activity limitations.

Early and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NG101]

Apr 5, 2023/CPG

This guideline provides recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Over 16s: Diagnosis and Management [NG115]

Jul 26, 2019/CPG

This guideline covers diagnosing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis) in people aged 16 and older.

Reporting Requirements: Improvement Activities

Feb 27, 2024/Resource

The improvement activities performance category of MIPS measures participation in activities that improve clinical practice.

Patient Driven Payment Model

The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.

Movement System Diagnosis

May 22, 2024/Resource

APTA Board of Directors adopted a set of criteria to be used by any stakeholder groups developing diagnostic systems/labels as it applies to movement system diagnosis.