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Viewpoints: March 2025

Mar 1, 2025/Column

CEO Update; working with IEPTs; a student's challenge to complete 20 free Learning Center courses in 20 days.

APTA Statement on 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Jul 14, 2023/Statement

The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days. 

Leaders from Wyoming, Ohio, Minnesota, and Indiana Honored for State Advocacy Efforts

Sep 20, 2019/News

Recognition of the importance of direct access to physical therapy for consumers, updating decades-old practice acts, and making it easier for patients to obtain handicapped parking plates and placards were among the accomplishments of this year's APTA State Legislative Leadership Award winners, The

New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

Oct 9, 2018/News

There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.

Aetna Now Covers Telehealth Delivered by PTs

Apr 2, 2020/News

Aetna joins UnitedHealthcare among the commercial insurers that have expanded coverage from more limited e-visit provisions.

Securing Legal Counsel & Finding an Attorney

Sep 1, 2019/Article

For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.

Asthma

Jan 20, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled examinations, therapeutic interventions, and education that have the potential to help people with asthma.

Defining Cash Practice

May 24, 2020/Article

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

Mane Stays: PTs Who Treat Equestrians

May 1, 2016/Feature

Competitive riders face unique challenges that demand targeted physical therapy approaches.

CSM 2021 To Be Transitioned to Virtual Event in the Interest of Public Health

Aug 7, 2020/Statement

This decision is based on our physical therapy community’s role and responsibility as health care providers and our association’s mission to improve the health of society.