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Mar 19, 2018/Podcast
Kenneth Harwood, PT, PhD, discusses research that studies whether unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services lowers utilization and health care costs for people with low back pain.
Aug 16, 2023/Review
Each facility type will see a 4% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic provisions.
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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.
Jun 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.
Sep 7, 2018/Article
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Jan 6, 2021/News
The new conversion factor released by CMS helps to offset the impact of fee schedule reductions for PT providers.
Aug 3, 2026/Article
The American Physical Therapy Association has published an updated clinical practice guideline for physical therapist management of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, or TKA, for osteoarthritis. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for preoperative education, postoperative
Aug 18, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. While the payment increases are largely predictable, CMS continues to use annual rulemaking to shape how providers deliver, coordinate, and
