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National Health Emergency Triggers CMS Waivers for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP

Mar 16, 2020/News

The "blanket waiver" system now in effect eases a wide range of requirements, but CMS still won't reimburse for telehealth by PTs.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

Concussion

Jan 29, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs conduct examinations and design treatment programs to help people safely return to activity and sport.

Telehealth Isn't a Given for Physical Therapy After the Pandemic

Dec 1, 2021/Column

Telehealth in physical therapy shouldn't be an emergency-only option.

APTA Advisory: Humana Adopts Telehealth for PTs, OTs, SLPs

May 19, 2020/News

PTs can now bill the insurer for common therapy codes, delivered via telehealth, for the duration of the public health emergency.

Coronavirus Update: February 8

Feb 8, 2023/Roundup

End to health emergency, annual vaccine schedule, dropping infection rates, and more.

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Individuals With Lower Limb Amputation, V. 3.0

Dec 1, 2024/CPG

Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation: An Update From the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense

Traumatic Brain Injury in Civilian and Military Populations

Aug 24, 2017/Clinical Summary

Provides background on the various mechanisms, classification, and physical therapy management of individuals with TBI, including those in the military.

PTJ: To Avoid Adverse Events, Rehab Facilities Need to Get to the Root of the Problem

Apr 6, 2018/Review

A new study published in PTJ outlines several concrete suggestions for improving patient safety that may apply to many civilian rehabilitation facilities.

Study: MA Home Health Patients Fare Worse Than Those With Traditional Medicare

Apr 17, 2024/Review

Researchers describe the lower odds of mobility improvement combined with higher odds of discharge to community as a "cause for concern."