Author Archives: WideNet

Four new studies underscore the role physical activity plays in healthy, long lives. Source: APTA Feed Research Roundup: Physical Inactivity Pandemic Takes Center Stage

Health Volunteers Overseas is turning 30 this month. Here’s how you can help celebrate. Source: APTA Feed Health Volunteers Overseas Turns 30: Time to Share Your Experiences

Getting suppliers to supply answers before you buy. Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: The Questions You Should Ask Suppliers

Nationally, 1 in 4 Americans have multiple chronic conditions – but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Source: APTA Feed CDC: 1 in 4 Americans Have Multiple Chronic Conditions, With Wide Variation Among States

A new program allows PT-run EMG labs to achieve accreditation. Source: APTA Feed EMG Lab Accreditation Process Recognizes Role of PTs

The DoD’s Tricare insurance program will see some big changes. Source: APTA Feed Defense Department Makes Big Change in Tricare Vendors

Care associated with bypass surgery and heart attacks is the subject of a new CMS mandatory bundling proposal. Source: APTA Feed CMS Expands Mandatory Bundling Program to Cardiac Care, Including Rehab

More than 90% of all strokes worldwide are related to 10 modifiable risk factors, says a new study. Source: APTA Feed Study: 10 Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With 90% of Strokes Worldwide

Researchers make the “value proposition” for early physical therapy for neck pain. Source: APTA Feed Study: Early Physical Therapy for Neck Pain Makes Sense for Patients, PTs, and Payers

CMS will explain how changes to Medicare card numbers may affect your practice. Source: APTA Feed Anti-Identify Theft Changes to Medicare Cards Coming