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Comments on Home Health Due to CMS by September 25; HH Webinar Recording Now Available

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.

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.

Speak Out on Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule: Here's How

Feb 26, 2017/News

APTA is making it easy for members to let CMS know what they think.

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.

Modified Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how back pain or leg pain has affected their ability to manage in everyday life.

Veteran and Emerging Physical Therapy Leaders Speak Out

Dec 2, 2019/News

What's the difference between an emerging physical therapy leader and a well-established one? Not much—at least when it comes to love for their work and their vision of the profession’s future. (Apologies if you were expecting a punchline.) For its December issue, PT in Motion magazine posed an identical

As a PT Whose Son Has Autism, I've Seen a Transformation in Our Understanding

Apr 5, 2022/Perspective

As a parent and PT, I am glad that our society has moved from trying to "fix" autism or other types of neurological diagnoses.

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.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2021

Feb 17, 2021/Roundup

Recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members.