Author Archives: WideNet

Now’s the time to make the case for the profession’s role in telehealth services and the need for easing reimbursement cuts as a way to help address the pandemic. Source: APTA Feed Tell Congress: Improvements in Telehealth, Reimbursement Should be ...

The latest recommended practice guidance related to COVID-19. Source: APTA Feed Where Things Stand: COVID-19 and Practice Guidance

Some patients may be understandably concerned about losing WC benefits if they choose to reduce travel during the national health emergency. Source: APTA Feed Responding to Patient Concerns About Workers' Comp During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Practice guidance for pediatric physical therapy, a new volunteer resource, accelerated Medicare payments, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020

Topics addressed in the new resources include when a PT should tell patients to cancel an outpatient visit and factors to consider when providing remote school-based services as part of an IEP. Source: APTA Feed APTA Offers General and Pediatric-Focused ...

APTA’s new service allows facilities to share their needs and creates matches with volunteers able to provide key services. Source: APTA Feed New COVID-19 Volunteer Resource Connects PTs, PTAs, Students With Facilities in Need

A Medicare payment increase, PT telehealth for UnitedHealthcare, APTA tracks telehealth payment changes, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 27, 2020

The stimulus package contains provisions of particular interest to PTs, PTAs, physical therapy students, and patients. Source: APTA Feed COVID Stimulus Package Includes Payment Increase, Opens Possibility of Increased Telehealth, More

Keep track of evolving payer and regulatory changes related to telehealth and physical therapy. Source: APTA Feed Charts from APTA Track Payer, Government PT Telehealth Policies

Beginning immediately, the payer will reimburse physical therapy delivered via telehealth services. Source: APTA Feed UnitedHealthcare Allows Telehealth for Physical Therapy