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Washington Post: End of Therapy Cap a 'Long-Awaited Gift'

Mar 2, 2018/News

The end of the hard cap on payment for therapy services under Medicare was big news for patients and the profession—a fact that hasn't escaped the notice of The Washington Post.

Time To Act: Lawmakers Must Address the PTA Differential

Jan 19, 2022/News

Congress is back in session and the push is on to fix this threat to patient access to care. Your voice is needed.

Active&Fit Direct Program Now Available to APTA Members

Apr 14, 2021/News

The program includes fitness center membership, access to exercise videos, and more, offered only through participating organizations.

7 Conversations to Have With Your Legislators While They're Back Home in August

Aug 1, 2022/Roundup

District offices, town halls, maybe a visit to your clinic? Here are some topics worth mentioning.

APTA Invited to Inform Key Congressional Caucus on Medicare Payment Reform

Jan 21, 2026/News

In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

May 4, 2023/Test & Measure

Measures the subjective intensity of pain.

Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure

Measures muscle tone/spasticity.

From PTJ: Urinary Incontinence Often Accompanied by Low Back Pain

May 18, 2017/Review

It isn’t just coincidence that many patients with urinary incontinence also have low back pain.

Steps to Better Sleep

Nov 22, 2021/Video

There is a process for being able to sleep well, try this sundowning experience to prime yourself for quality sleep.