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Dec 30, 2019/News
Few would argue that health care in the United States has experienced significant change over the past few years—but do those changes require a new look at practice models for physical therapists (PTs)? That's the question at the heart of an event cosponsored by APTA and Arcadia University set for the
Feb 12, 2019/Review
PTs and PTAs working in long-term care continue to experience musculoskeletal disorders linked to patient handling incidents,
Aug 1, 2018/Magazine
Viewpoints: Online Comments
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
APTA President says 'Show Me the Data' PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community
May 4, 2020/Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
Sep 29, 2021/News
The bipartisan legislation would ease billing and other restrictions to boost patient access to care, especially in rural areas.
Jan 17, 2020/News
While 2019 saw some real advocacy achievements for the physical therapy profession, the year also brought challenges to tackle in 2020 — not the least of which is the proposal by Medicare to cut reimbursement to physical therapy in 2021. And with APTA's fight against the cut already in motion, the 2020
Mar 6, 2023/Review
Study compares patients discharged to skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health facilities.
Jul 1, 2022/Feature
Board certification in physical therapy specialty areas has been evolving since its beginnings. Here are some of the latest developments.