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Apr 8, 2026/Article
Physical therapists and other therapy practitioners now have new resources to prepare them to thrive in value-based care environments. "Value-Based Care for Therapy: A Provider's Guide" and "Value-Based Care for Therapy: A Payer's Guide" prepare the physical therapy profession to shift from fee-for-service
Apr 28, 2026/Article
APTA's consumer-focused website, ChoosePT.com, continues to expand with new and regularly updated resources designed to help the public better understand physical therapy while also connecting member PTs with patients seeking care and referral resources. Each year, ChoosePT.com reaches millions of consumers
Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the
Jun 10, 2026/Article
Advocacy continues for meaningful Medicare payment reform as APTA advances a coordinated strategy across Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Recent developments signal growing recognition that the current payment system must evolve to support providers and protect patient
Feb 27, 2024/Resource
The promoting interoperability performance category of MIPS is intended to promote patient engagement and electronic exchange of information using certified electronic health record technology.
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
Apr 30, 2021/Perspective
It's never too late to start holding yourself accountable for your money management.
May 11, 2021/News
The community service initiative had to pivot from a single APTA CSM-based event to multiple locally based projects — and it worked.
May 19, 2021/Roundup
New APTA COVID-19 report, updated CDC guidance, effects of mild coronavirus infection, and more.
