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PTs Helping to Heal Survivors of Torture

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.

Outpatient PT Attitudes and Behaviors: Cardiovascular Disease Screening

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

MedPAC Updates its Medicare 'Payment Basics' Series

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

Proposed Home Health Rule Moves Ahead With New Payment System, Allows Therapist Assistants to Furnish Maintenance Therapy

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

US Receives Failing Grades on Walking and Walkability

Oct 25, 2017/News

The US received a C among 2 Ds, 5 Fs, and an "incomplete" when it comes to walking and walkable communities, according to a recently released report card from the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA). APTA is an alliance partner.

Study: Homebound Older Adults Associated With Higher Medicare Spending

Aug 30, 2022/Review

Researchers find higher hospital admission rates, lower PCP usage, and more visits to the ED among this 'often invisible' population.

Aetna Launches PTA Differential

Mar 15, 2024/News

After putting the move on hold for three months, the insurer implemented the reduction March 1.

Practice Health

Postpandemic life has presented us both challenges and opportunities. Take time to fortify your practice health with education and resources.

APTA Centennial Scholars: 'This Really Bodes Well for the Future'

Sep 8, 2021/Roundup

Looking back over APTA's first 100 years, it quickly becomes apparent that PTs and PTAs aren't the types to just sit back and let the future happen: They'd prefer to actively invest in it — and then build it. That's what APTA's Centennial Scholars Program is all about.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline

Jun 10, 2024/CPG

This clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides the best evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of acute isolated meniscal pathology.