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Mar 30, 2020/News
Practice guidance for pediatric physical therapy, a new volunteer resource, accelerated Medicare payments, and more.
Apr 19, 2019/News
If a proposed rule from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is adopted as planned, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) will see a 2.5% payment increase in the 2020 fiscal year (FY), which begins October 1, 2019—an approximate boost of $195 million. But they'll also need to prepare for
Jul 22, 2019/News
The commercial payer world is varied and continually evolving. APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of private payer-related issues. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest news and APTA activities.
Apr 7, 2019/Perspective
Student loans are a source of stress, not only for current students but for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the workforce. APTA provides 2 valuable resources to help members make educated financial decisions. Enrich is an individualized financial education platform that teaches
May 4, 2016/CPG
Provides a synopsis of best clinical practices for rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke and the importance of a sustained, communicative and coordinated team effort.
Jan 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline, from the New Zealand government, is for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and carers, health and disability professionals, community supporters, employers, policy advisers, and anyone involved in education. Recommendations address diagnosis and initial assessment,
Dec 1, 2024/CPG
This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include
Mar 23, 2021/News
APTA's Centennial Lecture Series launches on March 26 with an exploration of how the profession can get ready for the inevitable.
Dec 1, 2025/Column
As the year winds down, there’s no better time to make a plan to invest in yourself and your career.
Mar 13, 2024/News
For the third year in a row, the Atlanta-based program takes home top honors thanks to its multilayered advocacy efforts.