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Nov 21, 2017/News
The final 2018 Medicare PFS released by CMS included some significant variations from the PFS proposed in July. So what should PTs do in the wake of the new PFS? Here are APTA's top 4 suggestions.
Nov 29, 2017/News
Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.
Jan 8, 2018/Review
The percentage of individuals with arthritis who received provider counseling for exercise grew by 17.6% between 2002 and 2014.
Oct 16, 2017/News
In its push toward outcomes-based models, CMS needs to take a closer look at wound care, say authors of a new study that estimates nearly 15% of all Medicare beneficiaries experience chronic nonhealing wounds at an annual cost of nearly $32 billion.
Dec 1, 2017/News
CMS issued a final rule that includes a scaled back knee and hip joint replacement bundled care model and cancellation of a plan to expand bundled care models to cardiac care and hip and femur fractures.
Dec 22, 2017/News
Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.
Nov 28, 2017/News
APTA says there needs to be a real, live PT involved to evaluate patients and help them get the most benefit from any technology.
Nov 22, 2017/News
Now available to APTA members: context and details to help you understand final 2018 rules from CMS on the home health (HH PPS) and outpatient (OPPS) prospective payment systems.
Dec 13, 2017/News
"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Jan 4, 2018/News
The association offers 2 opportunities to learn about the payment landscape in 2018 and beyond: one focused on the bigger picture and another that zeroes in on changes to home health services.
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May 31, 2004/Research Reports
AbstractBackground and Purpose. As health care providers,
Background and Purpose. As health care providers,
May 31, 2004/Reprint
May 31, 2004/Letters to the Editor
Sep 30, 2004/Research Reports
Background and Purpose. The Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) is a
Background and Purpose. A nationwide survey was conducted to explore
Sep 30, 2004/Letters to the Editor
Jul 31, 2004/Updates
Jun 30, 2004/Editor's Note
Jun 30, 2004/Research Reports
Background and Purpose. Our understanding of what different back performance
Background and Purpose. Today's health care environment encourages