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APTA Centennial Scholars: 'This Really Bodes Well for the Future'

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

Looking back over APTA's first 100 years, it quickly becomes apparent that PTs and PTAs aren't the types to just sit back and let the future happen: They'd prefer to actively invest in it — and then build it. That's what APTA's Centennial Scholars Program is all about.

New President Opens APTA CSM Saying 'Everyone Has a Place' at APTA

Feb 26, 2025/News

Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, welcomed attendees to the profession’s premier event, calling it the epicenter of inspiration, innovation, and connection.

Conceptualizing Long COVID Disability: Similar to HIV-Related Disability?

Oct 1, 2021/News

While symptoms differ, both conditions share an ebb-and-flow disability pattern that deserves attention, say authors of a commentary.

Final ACA, Medicaid Rules Are Good News for Consumers

May 1, 2024/Article

In five separate rules, HHS and CMS move to improve access, consumer awareness, and plan accountability.

Did You Rapidly Adopt or Expand Telehealth for COVID-19? Here’s Our Post-Crisis Top 10 ‘To-Do’ List

May 1, 2020/Article

Did you rapidly adopt or expand telehealth in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic? Here's what you should do next.

CMS Fast-Tracks 'Breakthrough Devices,' Clarifies 'Reasonable and Necessary'

Sep 15, 2020/Review

CMS has proposed a new pathway that could result in quicker coverage of cutting-edge FDA-approved medical devices.

Coronavirus Update, Sept. 22

Sep 22, 2021/Roundup

Death rate reaches 1 in 500 Americans, vaccine effectiveness for children 5-11, hospitalization risk among the vaccinated, and more.

Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)

Jun 26, 2016/Test & Measure

The BESS test was developed as an outcome measure of postural stability. It is often used in the population of athletes with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Price Matters: Group Purchasing and Other Buying Strategies

Aug 1, 2018/Feature

Many PTs are turning to creative solutions to lower costs and ensure better-quality purchases. But they're not abandoning all of their long-term relationships.

Separate Studies, Similar Conclusions: Bundling for Knee, Hip Replacement Seems to be Working

Jan 8, 2020/Review

Two studies of bundled care conclude that, at least for lower extremity joint replacement the models seem to be working.