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Jun 1, 2018/News
CMS plans to revive a home health agency (HHA) "pre-claim demonstration" project it shelved in 2017 in the face of criticism.
Dec 14, 2018/Review
For patients experiencing back, knee, neck, or shoulder pain, a visit to a PT early on can reduce the chances that they'll take any opioids for the condition.
Jan 21, 2013/Test & Measure
Used in evaluating change in gross motor function over time.
May 25, 2021/Review
Researchers put price tags on comorbidities associated with higher TJA costs and see risk adjustment as a way to counter 'cherry picking.'
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).
Sep 21, 2020/News
The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.
Aug 31, 2020/Open Access
APTA's political action committee is working for student debt relief, fighting proposed payment cuts, promoting diversity, and more.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Sep 26, 2019/Open Access
Pain and pain management continue to be at the forefront of health care policy discussions.
APTA is curating critical advice from trusted sources such as the CDC and CMS in addition to developing resources to support you during the pandemic.