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Get the Latest on the Future of Payment—And the Now of Home Health

Jan 4, 2018/News

The association offers 2 opportunities to learn about the payment landscape in 2018 and beyond: one focused on the bigger picture and another that zeroes in on changes to home health services.

A Virtual Success: APTA NEXT 2020

Sep 1, 2020/Feature

The COVID-19 pandemic forced APTA to cancel the in-person NEXT Conference, but the association still delivered outstanding presentations.

Senators From Both Parties Call for Action on Fee Schedule Cuts

Feb 28, 2024/News

Describing health care providers as "at a breaking point," 32 senators urge short- and long-term fixes as the next spending deadline looms.

APTA Regulatory Review: Final Physician Fee Schedule for 2020

Nov 19, 2019/Review

CMS finalizes a policy for determining when services are delivered "in part" by a PTA.

Study: Number of Pills Prescribed Is a Stronger Predictor of Opioid Consumption Than Pain Severity Postsurgery

Nov 16, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study conducted patient surveys that revealed postsurgical opioid consumption rose by an additional 5 pills for every 10 prescribed.

Final 2026 Home Health Rule: CMS Reduces Impact of PDGM Cut

Dec 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement

Roll Test for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Jan 22, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to confirm diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and identify the involved semicircular canal (SCC), most commonly the horizontal SCC.

Functional Assessment Staging of Alzheimer’s Disease (FAST)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A functional scale that is used to assess stage of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

APTA Launches Online Community to Foster Member Connection and Collaboration

Jul 28, 2025/News

APTA’s new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation.

Achilles Tendon Palpation Test

Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure

Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.