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Big Win: UnitedHealthcare Makes Telehealth Permanent for PTs

May 26, 2021/News

UHC is the first of the largest insurers to make the move advocated by APTA.

CMS Adds to DMEPOS Prior Authorization List

Apr 19, 2019/News

CMS adds 12 more items to its DMEPOS prior authorization list.

Our Profession Should Be Community-Minded—and Community-Invested

Jun 4, 2019/Perspective

Our research showed the community was unaware of physical therapy and its role in prevention, beyond catastrophic care.

Study: Frequency, Duration of Acute Care Therapy Improves COVID-19 Outcomes

Jan 22, 2021/Review

Researchers found that every additional 10 minutes of physical therapy was associated with improved mobility at discharge.

APTA to Congress: Keep Your Funding Promises to Children With Disabilities

Jul 26, 2023/News

APTA-supported IDEA legislation has arrived on Capitol Hill; meanwhile, APTA is taking its message directly to congressional leaders.

'DEI Is Not New': A Brief Q&A With 2021 Woodruff Lecturer

Jun 9, 2021/Interview

Charlene Portee says new strategies — and then, action — are what's needed to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

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

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2020

Nov 18, 2020/Roundup

Did you know that APTA members include the NCAA Woman of the Year, a champion cross-country skier, and experts on everything from shaky muscles to frozen shoulders?