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Aug 4, 2021/News
A recent letter to House and Senate leaders says it's the wrong system at the wrong time.
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Apr 21, 2023/News
The bipartisan legislation would support education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals.
Feb 26, 2025/News
If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.
Feb 5, 2025/Article
Echoing a bipartisan bill from October 2024, the legislation would eliminate the 2.8% cut to dozens of providers and enact a payment increase for 2025.
Nov 1, 2017/Feature
Their numbers in the United States are higher than you might think. Here's what to look for and how best to meet their needs.
APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Jul 22, 2019/Podcast
Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy
Oct 23, 2019/News
Need a quick, big-picture take on how Medicare payment works in various settings? The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) offers an updated resource that can help. Now available for free download: MedPAC's latest version of "Payment Basics," a series of informational sheets that describe the
Jul 12, 2019/News
The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to go full steam ahead with its plans to shift to a new payment system for home health beginning in 2020. The plans are accompanied by other changes that include allowing maintenance therapy to be furnished by physical therapist assistants
