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American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell's Palsy

Nov 1, 2013/CPG

This guideline makes recommendations for diagnosis and management of Bell’s palsy, including a range of therapeutic approaches.

5 Tips on Balancing Compliance With Profit (A Warm-Up for the May 21 Lecture)

May 11, 2021/Perspective

I believe you can make a reasonable profit and maintain compliance. Here are five quick insights to get you thinking about how to tip the scales in your favor.

Education Leadership Partnership Annual Report Now Available

May 12, 2020/News

The review reflects the evolution of a comprehensive, collaborative approach to physical therapy education issues. 

Ottawa Panel Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Structured Physical Activity in the Management of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

May 1, 2017/CPG

Guidelines focused on the use of structured physical activity such as Pilates, cardio-karate and aquatic exercise, in the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). [Subscription or purchase required.]

Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your Practice

May 3, 2020/Article

Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the opportunities provided by direct access.

Gauging Your Practice's Financial Health

Aug 1, 2018/Feature

Profitability is an imprecise and sometimes even misleading indicator when determining a practice's financial health. Here are some other tools you can use.

Quick Guide to Using E-Visits by PTs

Jan 1, 2021/Article

As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render e-visits (CPT codes 98970-98972) under Medicare.

Alternative Payment Models Under Medicare and Medicaid

CMS is moving toward payment based on quality rather than quantity. Alternative payment models are at the forefront.

New Medicare Home Health Payment System Explained in Upcoming Q-and-A Sessions

Jan 29, 2019/News

Private practice physical therapists (PTs) aren't the only ones facing major changes in the way Medicare provides reimbursement: PTs and other providers in the home health setting will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning next year. APTA can help you get up to speed. Coming in early March:

MedPAC Releases Revised Medicare 'Payment Basics'

Oct 16, 2020/News

The updated quick-take resources cover 20 systems including outpatient therapy, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.