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Apr 16, 2021/Roundup
Many state legislatures are still in session, but positive changes are already in the works. Here's a progress report.
Nov 18, 2022/Review
This rule doesn't directly affect physical therapy payment, but it covers other services that could impact PT practice.
May 9, 2022/Perspective
This is when physical therapy can have a strong impact — during a time of healing, hormonal shifts, and altered body mechanics.
Mar 1, 2020/Column
Employing contemporary theories of neurorehabilitation and neuroplasticity to enhance children's lives.
Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the
Jan 21, 2026/News
In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive
Aug 23, 2017/Test & Measure
It is completed by health care professionals and can be applied to any patient with a suspected DVT.
Our quick tips provide guidance on documenting at a quick glance.
Jul 24, 2023/Article
Communicating with an individual with a communications disability
May 17, 2021/Perspective
Former teacher, now PT student on what she hopes to bring to her clinicals.
