Category Archives: info

Still staying in touch with the profession on her 100th birthday. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2019

Unrestricted direct access makes a difference. Source: APTA Feed APTA Cosponsored Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy for LBP Saves Money, Lowers Utilization Better When It’s Unrestricted

That latest piece of technology you’re thinking about weaving into your practice? Maybe it should come with a warning label. Source: APTA Feed Technology's Brave New World of Ethical Challenges Explored in PT in Motion Magazine

CMS is trying to move ahead with a site-neutral payment policy that’s being challenged in court. Source: APTA Feed Final Outpatient Payment Rule From CMS Eases Supervision, Moves Ahead With 'Site Neutral' Payment Despite Lawsuit

CMS wants to make payments for devices a little more predictable in light of the ever-increasing—and ever-advancing—range of options available to providers and patients. Source: APTA Feed Final DMEPOS Rule Attempts to Shape a Clearer, More Predictable System

“We’ve brought the association’s voice to bear on the PTA modifier issue, and CMS listened. Over the next 12 months, we will leverage every possible opportunity – working with Congress and CMS –to change this flawed policy.” Source: APTA Feed ...

Yes, PDGM is happening. But there are some other changes worth checking out. Source: APTA Feed Final Home Health Rule Cements PDGM, Allows PTAs to Perform Maintenance Therapy

UnitedHealthcare is making it easier for patients with LBP to see a PT. Source: APTA Feed UnitedHealthcare to Expand Program Waiving Copays, Deductibles for Physical Therapy for LBP

Lawmakers would like to see Medicare ease restrictions on telehealth. Source: APTA Feed House, Senate Legislation Could Lead to Major PT Telehealth Opportunities in Medicare

The bill could help physical therapy academic programs increase student diversity. Source: APTA Feed US House Approves Bill to Help Fund Greater Diversity in PT, Other Health Care Education Programs