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There's No Place Like Home: Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates

Nov 1, 2015/Feature

PTs are playing an important role in reducing patient readmissions to hospitals. They could play an even a bigger one. Learn how.

5 Tips on Balancing Compliance With Profit (A Warm-Up for the May 21 Lecture)

May 11, 2021/Perspective

I believe you can make a reasonable profit and maintain compliance. Here are five quick insights to get you thinking about how to tip the scales in your favor.

PACT PT: Improving Veteran Access to Same-Day Physical Therapy

Nov 12, 2024/Perspective

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs continues a tradition of innovation with PACT PT, which embeds PTs in patient-aligned care teams.

Are You Hip to HIPAA?

Feb 1, 2019/Column

Here's a refresher course.

Tapping Into Vendor Marketing Assistance

Aug 1, 2015/Column

Equipment manufacturers and suppliers can offer practices more than just the products and services they sell.

5 Things to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

Mar 5, 2021/Roundup

Three vaccines are now approved, and some states recognize PTs as eligible to administer them.

Essential Education on Medicare Part B: New Course Free for Members

Jan 20, 2026/News

The new APTA Learning Center course offers a comprehensive breakdown of how payment works and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.

You Can't Be in Two Places at Once

Nov 1, 2021/Column

We all try to balance our work and personal lives, but some situations can create ethical risk factors that might result in poor decisions.

APTA-Backed Legislation Beefs Up Falls Screening, Prevention by PTs in Medicare

Mar 12, 2024/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

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.