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Providers Get Another Chance at MIPS Reporting Relief

Feb 26, 2021/News

CMS has reopened a window for an exceptions process that allows clinicians to reweight MIPS categories for the 2020 performance year.

Top 10 APTA Magazine Articles of 2020

Dec 29, 2020/Article

Yes, COVID-related articles made the list, but so did a wide range of other topics, from electrophysiology to PTs who treat gamers.

Take (Flash) Action to Back Physical Therapy Champions on Capitol Hill

Sep 11, 2020/News

The 2020 APTA Flash Action Strategy kicks off with a Sept. 14 virtual pep rally before launching a two-day effort to support PT-PAC.

Your MIPS Status May Have Changed: Here's How to Find Out

Nov 30, 2022/News

CMS has updated eligibility determinations based on the most recent reporting periods. Make sure you know where you stand.

2024 Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available to APTA Members

Jan 22, 2024/News

The updated member benefit reflects where payment stands as of Jan. 19. If Congress makes changes, the tool will be updated.

APTA Fee Schedule Calculator Updated to Reflect Recent Changes

Mar 20, 2024/Article

Members can choose between two versions of the tool, depending on when services were provided.

Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Proposed Medicare Outpatient Payment Rule Allows Payment for TKA in Outpatient Settings, Increases Overall Payment by 2%

Jul 17, 2017/News

If the proposed Medicare OPPS rule for 2018 gets adopted as-is, payment for TKA will no longer be an inpatient-only arrangement, outpatient hospitals would see an overall 2% increase in payments, and ambulatory surgical centers could see a boost of nearly that much.

Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ)

Jan 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures effect of symptoms on quality of life and participation.

Study: For Individuals With Knee OA, 3 Tests Can Predict Ability to Walk 6k Steps a Day

Nov 7, 2017/Review

Referral to rehabilitation may be of benefit to those with or at risk of knee OA not meeting one or more of these physical function thresholds.