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Steps To Opening a Cash-Based Service

Nov 22, 2021/Article

Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.

Alliance in Medicare Integrity (AIM) Support Letter Against Referral for Profit

Apr 19, 2019/Comment Letters

The Alliance for Integrity in Medicare -- a broad coalition of medical specialty, laboratory, radiation oncology, and medical imaging groups committed to ending the practice of inappropriate physician self-referral.

Locum Tenens: The Basics

Mar 1, 2020/Article

Locum tenens allows a PT to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number.

Fair Copays: What Opponents Are Saying

Nov 18, 2019/Article

Here are five common talking points used to fight fair copay legislation.

Physical Therapist's Scope of Practice

Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws

House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.

Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

Achieving Cultural Competence

Jan 15, 2020/Open Access

Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.

Defining Cash Practice

May 24, 2020/Article

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

Cash Practice: Considerations for Going Out of Network

May 24, 2020/Article

Will in-network patients continue to visit your practice if you implement and out-of-network model? Here are some things to consider.

Tips for Starting a Practice

Dec 11, 2019/Article

Starting a private physical therapy practice is a major decision that requires considerable preparation and a significant commitment.