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Physical therapists must be mindful of the following documentation requirements for Medicare Part B. The following summarizes the documentation requirements required under Medicare Part B. Please refer to CMS’ Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 15 Section 220.3 for detailed guidance on Medicare’s
Feb 17, 2023/News
Katherine "Kay" Shepard, PT, PhD, FAPTA, a physical therapy leader whose influence can be felt in nearly every corner of the profession, has died. She was 83.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
NEXT 2016 offered attendees a wide range of sessions, programs, and special events addressing their clinical, research, and educational interests. Here are a few highlights from the event in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nov 1, 2017/Feature
APTA's Strategic Plan envisions transforming society by reducing barriers to movement. Enhancing community mobility is a key element. Many PTs already are helping to achieve the vision.
Jun 19, 2023/Article
Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.
Jun 16, 2013/Test & Measure
Measures coordination, fatigue, flexibility, muscle performance, muscle tone/spasticity, balance/falls, reach and grasp, self-care, and health and wellness.
Mar 1, 2025/Column
CEO Update; working with IEPTs; a student's challenge to complete 20 free Learning Center courses in 20 days.
Sep 1, 2016/Column
What are you overlooking?
Jul 26, 2023/News
APTA-supported IDEA legislation has arrived on Capitol Hill; meanwhile, APTA is taking its message directly to congressional leaders.
Dec 3, 2025/Article
A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA
