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CMS Updates Guidance to Reflect Current Plan of Care Signature Exception

Dec 3, 2025/Article

A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA

Terminology for Communication About People With Disabilities

Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapy practitioners have an obligation to provide nonjudgmental care to all people who need it.

Annual Visit With A Physical Therapist

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines recommendation on how often individuals should visit a physical therapist.

Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Physical therapist and physical therapist assistants in safe patient handling and mobility.

Management Of The Movement System

Jun 3, 2015/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines management of the movement system.

Study: Maintaining High PA Levels Over Time Slows PD-Related Functional Declines

Jan 26, 2022/Review

The analysis echoes recommendations in a new CPG from APTA on PT management of PD.

Innovative Models of Care Delivery

Sep 1, 2015/Feature

Creating a model to more effectively treat post-acute care patients who have had hip or knee surgery.

Defining Moment: Following a Calling for Advocacy

Apr 1, 2024/Column

A physical therapist finds meaning and purpose through politics.

25 Years of PT Residency Accreditation

Dec 1, 2023/Feature

The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education celebrates its silver anniversary.

Something To Run Toward

Feb 1, 2022/Feature

New APTA President Roger Herr talks about moving from clinician to manager, how his parents were role models, and his plans for the association.