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APTA Advisory: TRICARE Reimbursement for TENS Treatment for LBP Stops on June 1

May 29, 2020/News

Beginning June 1, TRICARE will no longer pay for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as a treatment for low back pain.

Imposter Syndrome

Jan 9, 2019/Podcast

Imposter Syndrome is not a commonly known term, but something you may be familiar with. In this episode, we talk to Cruz Romero as he shares with us the range of emotions he experienced while going through DPT school, what he now knows is called imposter syndrome.

Changes to Payment for PTs – CSM 2019

Feb 8, 2019/Podcast

Particularly if you’re in private practice, home health, or a skilled nursing facility, you need to be aware payment changes that have arrived or are just around the corner.

Study: Referral to Physical Therapy for LBP Reduces Odds of Later Opioid Prescription—Even When Patients Don't Follow Up on the Referral

Jan 2, 2018/Review

"Providing a physical therapy consult in place of an opioid prescription is a reasonable alternate strategy for pain management and improved function."

With Health Care Reform Plan Still Unclear, APTA Signs Onto Coalition Letter to Preserve Rehab Services

Apr 26, 2017/News

APTA and other organizations are staking out their positions on policies that should remain no matter what.

PT Role in Wound Management Team Reinforced in New White Paper

Mar 1, 2017/News

A new white paper that describes the current state of PTs in wound management.

From PT in Motion Magazine: Ethics Under Pressure

Mar 2, 2017/News

The magazine examines how external pressures can cloud the ability of PTs and PTAs to stay true to professional ethics.

PTNow Expands Resources, Offers New Search Experience

Sep 7, 2017/News

If you haven't checked out PTNow lately, you haven't checked out PTNow.

Problems With Humana Claims? Let APTA Know

Sep 26, 2017/News

PTs in several states are reporting claims difficulties with Humana's commercial and Medicare Advantage insurance plans.

Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists

May 7, 2020/Podcast

We discuss what’s happening in Medicare in relation to telehealth and what APTA is doing to continue to advocate on behalf of the profession.