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Jul 23, 2021/Review
CMS sets up penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.3% pay increase and requests for input on a range of topics.
Sep 21, 2021/Test & Measure
The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) contains 3 components: Balance test, Gait Speed test, and Chair Stand test. These components are useful for a physical therapist (PT) to evaluate the functional mobility of an older adult’s lower extremities.
Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures a patient's functional capacity by recording the distance ambulated during a 6 min duration.
Oct 1, 2024/Column
Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.
Apr 9, 2025/News
Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.
Nov 4, 2022/News
The lawmakers want to counter severe payment cuts under Medicare for 2023 — and get to work on fixing systemic problems.
Jul 14, 2023/Statement
The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days.
Aug 17, 2020/News
Responses to July survey show a profession that is challenged, adapting, and steadfast.
Jun 23, 2020/News
The first lecture will occur at CSM 2021 in February, and the second will occur in September around APTA's Centennial Gala.
Nov 4, 2020/News
A code aimed at extra provider costs related to stopping the spread of the coronavirus won't result in more money.