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Commercial Insurers Take the Telehealth Lead

Apr 7, 2020/News

Three insurance giants have each announced temporary benefit changes allowing PTs to bill for telehealth.

Proposed CMS Rule for SNFs: a 2.3% Increase and Continued Monitoring of SNF Implementation of PDPM

Apr 13, 2020/Review

PDPM continues, as does CMS monitoring of implementation, but the agency isn't ready to share data.

Coronavirus Update: April 14, 2020

Apr 14, 2020/News

Home health guidance, relief funds for providers and students, CDC recommendations on essential workers who may have been exposed, and more.

New CMS Nursing Home Recommendations Stress Collaboration, Consistent Staffing Assignment

Apr 3, 2020/News

The new recommendations underscore existing CDC and CMS guidance and call for extensive use of masks and other PPE.

APTA Advisory: Check With Your TRICARE Contractor About PTA Services and Billing

Apr 15, 2020/News

A change in TRICARE coverage long advocated by APTA officially launches on April 16 — but that doesn't mean claims will be accepted right away.

Minimizing Risk in Home Health Physical Therapy

Apr 14, 2020/News

Emphasis is on the importance of the PT's professional judgment,

Relief Act Opens up Possibility for Grants to College, University Students

Apr 14, 2020/News

Help is on the way to colleges and universities — including more than $6 billion intended to be provided to students whose educations have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

From ChoosePT.com: Telehealth, Now More Than Ever

Apr 3, 2020/News

A new Move Forward Radio podcast features a PT who relies on telehealth to meet the needs of veterans in rural areas.

Updated APTA Web Resources on Telehealth, Disaster Management Now Available

Apr 7, 2020/News

APTA has been providing frequently updated information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Two association webpages now contain new and consolidated information and resources related to telehealth and the profession’s role in national and world crises.

New CMS Rule Includes Therapy Codes in Telehealth, Stops Short of Allowing PTs to Conduct Telehealth Services

Mar 31, 2020/News

CMS has announced "sweeping" temporary changes that give a nod to the potential for true telehealth by PTs even though regulatory barriers still prevent that from happening. Could it be a sign of more to come?