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APTA Advocacy Win: CMS Significantly Expands Power Seat Equipment Coverage

May 19, 2023/News

The new coverage determination means more beneficiaries have access to power elevation equipment for power wheelchairs.

Hip Fracture: Management [NICE CG124]

Jan 6, 2023/CPG

Recommendations emphasize the importance of early surgery and coordinating care through a multidisciplinary hip fracture programme to help expedite recovery for adult patients.

APTA Board, Nominating Committee Recommendations Due March 15

Feb 14, 2024/Article

Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions including president and vice president of the association.

Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

Your Voice Needed: CMS Proposes Expansion of Coverage for Power Seat Equipment

Feb 21, 2023/News

The change, supported by APTA, would cover power seat elevation equipment for Group 3 wheelchairs under Medicare. Public comment is open.

New APTA Volunteer Opportunities Cover a Range of Interests

Jul 19, 2023/News

APTA committees, member engagement groups, and the Association Leadership Scholars program are seeking applicants — apply by Aug. 18.

Put Yourself Out There: Upload Your Resume to the APTA Career Center

Jan 14, 2022/News

You could be exactly what an employer is looking for. Why hide? (P.S.: there are prizes involved.)

Three Takeaways From the BCBSA Antitrust Settlement

Oct 21, 2024/News

The $2.8 billion record payment is only part of the news; company-wide changes to all the Blue plans will benefit providers, including PTs.

Health Emergency Extended into January 2023, Raising Questions

Oct 26, 2022/News

The crossover into a new year could have implications on allowances for virtual supervision of PTAs and telehealth.

Your Patients Need To See This — And Act

Aug 31, 2021/News

The PTA differential and proposed cuts to payment under Medicare put patients at risk. APTA makes it easy for them to speak up.