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Woodruff Lecturer Challenges the Profession To Be 'Brave and Honest' About DEI

Jun 29, 2021/News

Charlene Portee delivered a frank assessment of where things stand, and an inspiring vision for courageously embracing change.

Proposed Rules on Electronic Health Information Seek Better Patient Access, More Interoperability

Feb 11, 2019/News

With the release of proposed rules aimed at increasing the interoperability of electronic health information (EHI) among insurers and eliminating EHI "information blocking" practices, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending a clear signal: it intends to move ahead with a push

CMS Proposes Major Change in SNF Payment System

Apr 30, 2018/News

On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

New Legislation Targets Medicare Payment Cuts

Nov 2, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would restore payments set to be slashed — including a fix for the 9% cut for physical therapy.

How's Your Focus?

Jun 1, 2016/Column

Is it laser-like? It must be.

CMS Issues Temporary Regulatory Waivers in Response to Emergency Conditions in California

Jan 15, 2025/Article

Providers affected the wildfires receive some flexibility on some regulatory requirements from HHS and CMS.

PTJ Author Interview With Shannon Richardson and Kimberly Varnado: Transitioning to Equitable Grading Practices

Oct 15, 2024/Podcast

Learn about what inspired two physical therapists transitions from traditional grading practices to equitable grading practices at the College of Saint Mary DPT program.

Study: Delaying ACL Surgery in Favor of Exercise Therapy May Produce Better Outcomes in Patients With 'Prognostic Factors'

Jun 19, 2017/News

Researchers analyzing a study of patients with ACL tears reached the conclusion that, for at least some, putting off ACL reconstruction surgery in favor of exercise therapy could be the way to go.

Working With Combat Athletes

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Sports that involve fighting are among the most challenging and stressful-not to mention dangerous-competitions. PTs who work with these athletes need to be on top of their own games.

APTA Top Advocacy Priorities Established for 2025-26

Feb 4, 2025/News

Our public policy priorities are aimed at increasing payment, decreasing administrative burden, and improving the value of patient care.