Author Archives: WideNet

CMS corrects an error in its efforts to correct errors in CPT coding. Source: APTA Feed CMS Clears Up Error in Description of Which CPT Code Combinations Won't Receive Full Payment

April 20, 2017 Move Forward Radio: Physician for Redskins, Nationals Says Teamwork On and Off the Field Is Key Source: APTA Feed Move Forward Radio: Physician for Redskins, Nationals Says Teamwork On and Off the Field Is Key

Members in the news: this month’s “Good Stuff.” Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, April 2017

New resources at APTA could help ease the student loan debt burden. Source: APTA Feed New Members-Only Financial Resources Aimed at Student Debt

Proposed inpatient payment rule: ACHs get a boost in 2018; LTCHs see a reduction. Source: APTA Feed Inpatient Payment Proposed Rule Calls for Billion Increase to Acute Care Hospitals, Reductions for Long-Term Care Hospitals

Spinal manipulation for acute LBP works about as well as NSAIDs, researchers say. Source: APTA Feed JAMA: Spinal Manipulation Can Improve Acute LBP

APTA’s #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign has been a well-received effort to promote physical therapy as a safe alternative to prescription opioids for pain management. And now it’s a national award winner. Source: APTA Feed #ChoosePT Video Wins National Award

Three years after a paralyzing injury a patient moves voluntarily, thanks to electrical stimulation. Source: APTA Feed Researchers Report Another Success in Using Electrical Stimulation to Restore Voluntary Movement in a Patient With Paralysis

Member and nonmember PTAs: check out this free webinar from APTA on April 19. Source: APTA Feed Free Webinar for PTAs Focuses on the Value of APTA Membership

Two PTs are honored for their volunteer work in Haiti. Source: APTA Feed PTs Volunteering in Haiti Receive Awards for Service