Author Archives: WideNet

Medicare self referral loopholes—the exception that allows physicians to refer patients for physical therapy and other services to a business that has a financial relationship with the referring provider—is once again in the legislative spotlight on Capitol Hill. Source: APTA ...

APTA has announced this year’s Honors and Awards recipients. Source: APTA Feed 2017 APTA Honors and Award Recipients Announced

  Could the Senate make life a little simpler for PTs who travel with sports teams? Source: APTA Feed Bill Protecting PTs Traveling With Sports Teams Back in Senate, Already Approved in House

  Treating several patients with the same diagnosis or similar mobility challenges? Maybe some introductions are in order.   Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: PTs and Patient Support Groups

APTA has issued a statement on a recent Trump administration decision. Source: APTA Feed APTA Encouraged by Creation of Commission on Opioid Crisis

CMS has pressed “pause” on some home health rules. Source: APTA Feed CMS Puts the Brakes on Unpopular 'Pre-Claim' Demonstration, Delays Conditions of Participation Update for Home Health

Got questions about the CPT codes? APTA has answers. Source: APTA Feed Questions on CPT Codes? APTA Has Answers

March 30, 2017 Federal Advocacy Forum Participants Take the PT Message to Capitol Hill Source: APTA Feed Federal Advocacy Forum Participants Take the PT Message to Capitol Hill

March 29, 2017 The time of year when state legislatures are drafting and debating new laws, many of which have a direct impact on physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and their patients and clients. Source: APTA Feed Roundup: ...

An insight on exercise and PD emerges from a 2-year study. Source: APTA Feed 2-Year Study: Informal Exercise Could Play a Role in Slowing QoL, Mobility Losses Associated with PD