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APTA Resource Makes it Easy to Deliver Personalized Comments On Proposed Home Health Rule

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.

Defining Moment: Back to Living

Aug 1, 2022/Column

A ride home from a high school dance launched a life-long romance — and physical therapy career.

New Legislation Could Lead to Major Wins in Medicare Payment, Telehealth

Jun 12, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill in the House would allow CMS to avoid damaging cuts in 2021 and establish permanent telehealth for therapy providers.

Developing a Hospice Physical Therapy Practice

Jul 9, 2015/Article

The arrangements between PTs and hospice programs can vary, but there are some fundamentals you should understand before pursuing a practice in this area.

Trauma Informed Care

Being able to recognize trauma and respond appropriately is vital to optimizing evaluation and interventions for the best possible outcomes.

The Utilization Management Toolkit

Aug 1, 2017/Column

A new compendium of resources is designed to help PTs ensure patient-focused care while reducing health care costs.

Understanding the CPT Process

Nov 1, 2018/Column

Here's what's involved and why it's important to know.

CSM Delivers: Students and Early-Career PTs and PTAs

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.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, April 2020

Apr 15, 2020/News

APTA members are transforming society every day — and the media is paying attention. In this installment, we focus on coronavirus-related media coverage of members discussing everything from telehealth to home-based prehabilitation during a pandemic.

CMS Considers Upgraded Requirements for Orthotics and Prosthetics Providers

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.