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31 Mar
0

Tell Congress: Improvements in Telehealth, Reimbursement Should be Part of Pandemic Response

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 ...

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31 Mar
0

Where Things Stand: COVID-19 and Practice Guidance

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

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31 Mar
0

Responding to Patient Concerns About Workers' Comp During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

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30 Mar
0

Coronavirus Update: March 30, 2020

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

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30 Mar
0

APTA Offers General and Pediatric-Focused COVID-19 Guidance for PTs, PTAs, Students

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 ...

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30 Mar
0

New COVID-19 Volunteer Resource Connects PTs, PTAs, Students With Facilities in Need

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

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27 Mar
0

Coronavirus Update: March 27, 2020

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

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27 Mar
0

COVID Stimulus Package Includes Payment Increase, Opens Possibility of Increased Telehealth, More

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

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27 Mar
0

Charts from APTA Track Payer, Government PT Telehealth Policies

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

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27 Mar
0

UnitedHealthcare Allows Telehealth for Physical Therapy

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

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