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Aug 22, 2017/News
If a rule from CMS is adopted as proposed, PTs and PTAs who work in home health could find themselves in a very different payment environment as early as 2019. APTA offers a template letter for PTs and PTAs who want to comment on the proposed 2018 HH PPS.
Aug 1, 2022/Column
A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.
Jan 10, 2022/News
A total of $360k in funding will help researchers investigate a wide range of topics relevant to the profession and the patients it serves.
Being able to recognize trauma and respond appropriately is vital to optimizing evaluation and interventions for the best possible outcomes.
Sep 8, 2017/News
September 25 is the deadline for comments to CMS on its proposal to shift from 60- to 30-day episodes of care and to launch a new case-mix adjustment model that removes physical therapy visit thresholds, among other changes.
Jan 17, 2017/News
A new rule from CMS would include qualified PTs among the providers who could furnish and bill for custom orthotics and prosthetics, but the definition of "qualified" may have implications for PTs.
Feb 26, 2017/News
APTA is making it easy for members to let CMS know what they think.
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 19, 2018/News
The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, will offer several sessions of particular interest to students, educators, and others interested in preparing the next generation of professionals.
Oct 1, 2025/News
October is National Physical Therapy Month — a time to celebrate the profession, spotlight the many benefits of physical therapy, and showcase the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have on improving the health of society.