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CMS Fast-Tracks 'Breakthrough Devices,' Clarifies 'Reasonable and Necessary'

Jan 19, 2021/Review

CMS has finalized a new pathway that could result in quicker coverage of cutting-edge FDA-approved medical devices.

UnitedHealthcare Announces New Pilot Program to Increase Access to Physical Therapist Services as Result of Collaboration With APTA

Jun 24, 2019/News

UnitedHealthcare launched a pilot program to waive the cost of copays and deductibles for three sessions for patients with LBP.

APTA Survey: PTs Say Administrative Burdens Delay Access, Affect Clinical Outcomes

Jul 1, 2019/News

A wide majority of PTs say administrative burden negatively impacts patient outcomes and contributes to clinician burnout.

2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

From PTJ: Seeing PT or Chiropractor First for Low Back Pain Is Less Costly

Nov 10, 2023/Review

Patients who first sought care from a physical therapist or chiropractor had fewer opioid prescriptions and MRIs after diagnosis.

Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ)

Dec 1, 2014/Test & Measure

This is a 32-item questionnaire used to assess the physical, occupational, emotional, and social qualities of adults aged 17 to 70 years with asthma.

Final 2022 Home Health Rule: No Big PDGM Changes, But a Surprise Payment Boost

Nov 5, 2021/Review

CMS stuck to most of what it proposed in June but opened the possibility for a 2.6% payment increase for qualifying HHAs.

Study: Acute Care Rehab Linked to Lower Odds of Readmission, Death Poststroke

Apr 9, 2021/Review

The study of nearly 9,000 patients also looked at the potential role of patient mobility at hospital admission.

APTA, Lawmakers Press for Payment Relief by March 11 Deadline

Mar 8, 2022/News

Remember that old saying, "strike while the iron is hot"? Things are hot on Capitol Hill (and there's still time to act).

Internships at APTA

APTA's internships are designed to give Physical Therapy students and graduates experience with their professional association and are intended to benefit the intern as well as APTA.