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Humana Lifts Prior Authorization Requirements for Physical Therapist Services

Dec 28, 2017/News

In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.

Study: Listen to the CPGs—Cardiac Rehab Works

Aug 29, 2018/Review

Ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation should be routine for patients with cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction.

Older, Sicker, and Stressed: Survey Analysis Looks at Individuals With Chronic Pain

Jul 31, 2017/News

An analysis of a national health survey shows that Americans with chronic pain are older, under more financial stress, and more likely to live with 1 or more comorbidities compared with the average respondent.

Inaction by Congress Triggers No-Exceptions Therapy Cap in 2018

Dec 22, 2017/News

Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.

Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

Aug 2, 2018/Article

CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.

PTs Are 'Abilitation Specialists'

Dec 12, 2018/Perspective

The extensive knowledge and skills that PTs possess translate easily to "abilitation" as well.

Our Profession Should Be Community-Minded—and Community-Invested

Jun 4, 2019/Perspective

Our research showed the community was unaware of physical therapy and its role in prevention, beyond catastrophic care.

Student Focus: APTA Private Practice

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Lauryn Goff, SPT, interviews Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA, president of APTA Private Practice.

Why Isn't Postpartum Physical Therapy Standard Practice? It Should Be

May 9, 2022/Perspective

This is when physical therapy can have a strong impact — during a time of healing, hormonal shifts, and altered body mechanics.

Study: Frequency, Duration of Acute Care Therapy Improves COVID-19 Outcomes

Jan 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.