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Feb 1, 2025/Column
CEO Update, PD exercise programs, and PACT PT.
Apr 1, 2017/Column
Reporting requirements for physical therapists (PTs) in private practice are changing under the Quality Payment Program-specifically through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models (APMs). (APMs).
Nov 18, 2020/Podcast
APTA staff experts provide a status update on the what is expected in the final 2021 Medicare fee schedule rule and its likely payment cut to physical therapist services.
Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.
May 27, 2020/Article
Your Voice Changes Policy Join thousands of APTA members turning advocacy into action—and see real impact on payment, administrative burden, and patient access. Join the APTA Advocacy Network
Jul 22, 2025/Podcast
In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.
Aug 16, 2023/Review
Each facility type will see a 4% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic provisions.
Apr 13, 2021/Review
CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.
Feb 7, 2024/Review
An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.
