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Getting a Handle on the Fee Schedule: 6 Things to Know About the New PTA Modifier and Estimated 2021 Cut

Nov 22, 2019/News

The physical therapy profession can breathe a little easier after convincing the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to back off from some of its more troubling proposals around work done by physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the final 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).

Study: Exercise-Based Intervention Could Reduce Disability Rates in Frail Adults

Jun 8, 2022/Review

Is mobility disability an inevitable part of aging for adults with frailty and sarcopenia? Maybe not, researchers say.

Access to Physical Therapists as Entry-Point Practitioners For Activity Participation, Wellness, Health, And Disability Determination

Oct 26, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

House position: States APTA's support for unrestricted access to physical therapists as entry-point practitioners for activity participation, wellness, health, and disability determination.

Payment and Regulatory Update: July 20, 2022

Jul 20, 2022/Members Only

Topics discussed: PHE update, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Home Health Rule, Commercial Payer Update.

APTA Fit for Practice Initiative

We know the impact physical therapy can have on our patients, clients, and communities – but what about ourselves? APTA's Fit for Practice initiative is built to help PTs and PTAs grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. From career development to wellbeing, this initiative focuses on strategies

Understanding the CPT Process

Nov 1, 2018/Column

Here's what's involved and why it's important to know.

Does It Pay to Outsource Billing and Collection?

Aug 1, 2016/Feature

There are pros, cons, savings, and costs-not all of them economic.

APTA Public Policy Priorities: Equity, Appropriate Payment, Better Care Delivery

Feb 26, 2021/News

The association's roadmap for its advocacy efforts is rooted in the transformative power of the profession.

A Conversation on Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Jan 30, 2020/Perspective

Second-year students from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut discussed efforts to advance DEI within the profession. Here are just some of the highlights from their conversation.

Research Roundup Underscores 'Go4Life' Healthy Aging Message

Sep 24, 2018/Roundup

Go4Life is an ongoing effort to connect the public and health care providers with information and resources related to healthy aging.