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 The clarifications help to answer questions related to the company’s physical therapy policy, specifically around payment for evaluations and the ways direct access provisions can affect payment. Source: APTA Feed Aetna's Policy Clarifications Increase Access to PT Care

Authors of the study say that despite data supporting consultation by a PT in the ED for falls-related visits, the incidence of PT involvement is rare. Source: APTA Feed Study: PTs in Emergency Departments Reduce Likelihood of ED Revisits for ...

Despite its proven effectiveness, CR remains “significantly underused,” authors say. Source: APTA Feed Study: Listen to the CPGs—Cardiac Rehab Works

Ward brings a wealth of experience and expertise in governance, leadership, scholarship, and international service. Source: APTA Feed Past APTA President Ward Named Presiding Officer for Upcoming WCPT Meeting

Get ready for what could be next in payment. Source: APTA Feed QPP, MIPS, AAPMs: Learn What’s What With New Payment System Webinar Recordings

Widely-used fall-risk screenings and targeted interventions could make a huge difference, according to the study. Source: APTA Feed Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

Want to get a taste of what NSC will be delivering? Check out these APTA Student Pulse blog posts. Source: APTA Feed An APTA National Student Conclave Sneak Peek, Courtesy of the Pulse Blog

“The importance of the contributions of PTs, PTAs,and students can’t be overstated.” Source: APTA Feed PT, PTA, Student Involvement in Special Olympics is Improving Health…and Changing Attitudes

“MedPAC’s proposal to reduce reimbursement for physical therapy services…is short-sighted and unfounded.” Source: APTA Feed MedPAC Recommendations for PT Payment Decreases Met With Strong Responses From APTA, Private Practice Section, Alliance

Fee schedule, SNFs, home health, and more: some major changes are on the way. Source: APTA Feed What's the Latest at CMS? Your 2018 Guide to Recent Proposed and Final CMS Rules