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Viewpoints: October 2024

Oct 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; being transparent about disabilities.

The Proposed '24 Fee Schedule: Takeaways From APTA's Comments to CMS

Sep 8, 2023/News

APTA seized the opportunity to address the good, the bad, and the unclear.

What's New In Telerehabilitation Research

Apr 19, 2024/Roundup

Five articles explore the feasibility of telerehabilitation and the factors that could lead to successful implementation.

Proposed 2026 Home Health Rule: Implementation of PDGM Leads to 6.4% Cut

Jul 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding

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

CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint Replacement

May 22, 2026/Statement

In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.

Box and Block Test (BBT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.

Success Story | From Data to Action: Reducing Hold Status Overutilization

Oct 1, 2025/Success Story

Examining hold status uncovered planning gaps, leading to better communication and outcomes for one organization.

Study Identifies How Young Adults Conceptualize Pain

Apr 3, 2023/Review

Interviews of young adults with chronic pain reveal four primary concepts — some potentially helpful, some not.

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.