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House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

Assesses walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration.

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Jun 20, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures self-perceived handicapping effects imposed by dizziness (25-item self-assessment inventory).

6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Aug 12, 2013/Test & Measure

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – stage 1 (mild), stage 2 (moderate), stage 3 (severe), stage 4 (very severe)(1)

Final 2024 Home Health Rule: Offsets Blunt Cuts; Lymphedema Benefit Now in Place

Nov 7, 2023/Review

Market basket adjustments set the stage for a slight increase in 2024, and Medicare will cover compression treatment items.

The CE Solution: Revamped APTA Learning Center Now Open for Business

Jan 10, 2023/News

Explore the profession's go-to site for relevant, up-to-date CE, now with customizable features and easier searches.

Follow Your Interests by Volunteering for New APTA Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024/News

Ready to get involved in your APTA community? Apply now for positions that will begin in 2025.

Compliance Matters: Identifying Dual Eligibles and Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries

Feb 1, 2018/Column

What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

APTA Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT and Academy of Acute Care: Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022 (CPG+)

Aug 1, 2022/CPG

This update of a 2016 guideline provides assistance to physical therapists in the decision-making process when treating patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) or diagnosed with a lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LE DVT).

UHC, Optum Tighten Prior Auth Rules for Follow-Up PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Aug 19, 2024/Article

Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.