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Defining Moment: Seeing Clearly

Mar 1, 2023/Column

Concussions usually cause confusion — but for one physical therapist, it created clarity.

To MIPs or Not?

Jan 15, 2021/Infographic

Do you have to participate in MIPS? Can you participate voluntarily? Or do you sit out participation for now? Use this decision tree to help you determine your status and your options.

Legendary Physical Therapist Advocate Clem Eischen Dies

Jan 12, 2021/News

Eischen's drive and creativity were instrumental in the passage of historic legislation to include outpatient PTs under Medicare Part B.

APTA 2025 Year in Review: Moments That Moved Us

In 2025, APTA's 100,000 members made incredible strides for the physical therapy profession. From groundbreaking Medicare policy changes to expanding clinical resources, this year was defined by moments that moved us forward.

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF), PROMIS PF

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

PROMIS PF is used as an outcome in research on the effectiveness of interventions.

PQRS and MIPS: A Quality Reporting Update

May 1, 2016/Column

Reporting requirements for PTs in private practice are the same this year as last. Change is coming, however.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

PTs are finding innovative ways to use imaging.

Kara Gainer, JD

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with

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