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Feb 4, 2026/Article
Congress voted on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to pass an appropriations package that will fund the government for the fiscal year 2026. Included in this minibus spending package, among other items, is funding for a two-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities and funding for a one-year extension of the
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,
Apr 23, 2021/Statement
Statement by the APTA Board of Directors.
May 11, 2018/News
The VA is following through on a proposal to dramatically expand the use of telehealth services across state lines for VA beneficiaries.
Nov 8, 2022/Review
A review of electronic health records also found white patients received services for musculoskeletal pain faster than Black patients.
Jan 31, 2022/News
The notices being sent to PTs ask for records more in line with inpatient facilities. Here's what we know — and tips on how to respond.
Sep 25, 2025/News
Note: This article has been updated to reflect APTA’s latest analysis of the federal government’s official shutdown and subsequent related guidance as of Oct. 24. For more information on recent CMS claims hold updates, please see section 2 of this article. APTA members should be mindful of how a lapse
May 3, 2022/Test & Measure
The OMNI Picture System is a collection of category scales used for rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure
The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.
Jul 19, 2019/News
What constitutes a "typical" amount of improvement given comorbidities and other individual patient factors?
