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Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

Continuing the Fight: APTA Advances Medicare Payment Reform

Jun 10, 2026/Article

Advocacy continues for meaningful Medicare payment reform as APTA advances a coordinated strategy across Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Recent developments signal growing recognition that the current payment system must evolve to support providers and protect patient

Medicaid Enrollment Requirements

May 4, 2020/Article

This resource summarizes the provisions under Cures as they relate to Medicaid enrollment requirements.

Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

Hip Outcome Score (HOS)

Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure

The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.

APTA Employer Group Membership Pilot

Help your employees cultivate new skills and advance their careers.

AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines

Aug 29, 2023/CPG

This updated guideline provides an evidenced-based and patient-centered approach to management of patients with chronic coronary disease.

American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Cannabis and Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in the Management of Chronic Pain and Co-Occurring Conditions

Apr 1, 2024/CPG

This guideline was created by the American College of Chest Physicians and Canadian Thoracic Society to help clinicians and patients gauge the appropriate use of cannabinoid-based medicines in the management of chronic pain and co-concurring conditions.

Compliance Matters: Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

May 1, 2018/Column

Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

Five Ways Physical Therapists Can Make an Impact on the Opioid Crisis

Oct 14, 2021/Perspective

Five ways that PTs can help patients and clients who are taking opioids, or who are at risk for or already have OUD.