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May 11, 2020/Review
An interim rule that allows for the use of audio-only remote services for office visit.
Aug 16, 2021/Review
The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Apr 3, 2018/Review
Regular long periods of television viewing can increase risk for VTE—and it's a risk that isn't dramatically offset by increased levels of physical activity.
Mar 23, 2021/CPG
Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.
Jun 23, 2021/Podcast
World Physiotherapy, previously known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, recently released a briefing paper and toolkit on safe and effective rehabilitation for individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. APTA member Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD, who represented APTA in authoring
Dec 20, 2019/News
APTA and two other organizations are urging HHAs to keep patient access front-and-center and avoid "unnecessary staffing changes."
Jan 1, 2020/Article
The PDPM is not intended to be used to make treatment or staffing decisions that reduce or compromise patient care.
Aug 2, 2017/News
The ABIM Foundation has unveiled the first "Choosing Wisely" app for iPhone, a tool that enables consumers and clinicians to access recommendations on procedures that tend to be done frequently, yet whose usefulness is called into question by evidence.
Apr 11, 2023/Podcast
Early rehabilitation in COVID-19 regardless of severity
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