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The Proposed 2023 Fee Schedule: 5 Major Takeaways From APTA's Comments to CMS

Sep 27, 2022/Article

APTA had plenty to say about the underutilization of physical therapy, the squeeze on payment, and the need for an overhaul of the system.

More PA Tied to Lower Hospitalization Risk for Common Diseases

Mar 10, 2023/Review

Higher levels of accelerometer-measured physical activity were associated with lower risk for nine of 25 common conditions.

Bob Bartlett, Earliest Living APTA President, Pays Inspirational Visit to APTA HQ

Jun 16, 2023/Article

More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.

Trapped in Imposter Syndrome? Vulnerability Is the Only Way Out

Apr 10, 2024/Perspective

As I am sitting here writing this article, I cannot help but think that it will not amount to the ones that have come before it on this subject. I look for inspiration through different sources, but it only amplifies the voice in the back of my mind reminding me that it will fall short of

CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years

Nov 18, 2025/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting

Eliminating the Direct Supervision Requirement of PTAs under Medicare Part B

Medicare permits general supervision of physical therapist assistants by physical therapists in all settings — except for outpatient private practice under Part B, which requires direct supervision.

CMS Resources on Payment in the Home Health Setting

May 24, 2020/Article

CMS posts a number of different sources of information on payment for home health services.

Dedicated to Diversification

Apr 1, 2019/Column

A student spreads a message of inclusion.

Defense Bill Headed for Final Votes Will Include PTAs in TRICARE

Nov 13, 2017/News

The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.

Let's Do This: Customizable Comment Letters on Fee Schedule Now Available

Jul 28, 2021/News

It's time to let CMS know exactly what we think about their proposed 2022 fee schedule. APTA makes it easy.