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UHC, Optum Tighten Prior Auth Rules for Follow-Up PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Aug 19, 2024/Article

Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.

Beginning Oct. 1: Stop Using This ICD-10 Code for LBP

Sep 29, 2021/News

In a continuing press for codes that are more specific, a single, general LBP code has been replaced with several.

Final IRF Rule Keeps It Simple: 2.8% Increase, Reduced Administrative Burdens

Aug 5, 2020/Review

With the COVID-19 pandemic demanding attention, CMS released a final rule that makes no changes to quality reporting.

Final IRF Rule Keeps It Simple: 2.8% Increase, Reduced Administrative Burdens

Aug 10, 2020/Review

With the COVID-19 pandemic commanding attention, CMS released a final rule that makes no changes to quality reporting.

PTJ Issue on Precision Rehab: Four Big Takeaways

Jan 19, 2022/Roundup

Life experiences can affect the human genome. Physical therapy is uniquely positioned to address the challenge.

A New Review Process, More Cost Transparency: CAPTE Looks Ahead

Jun 6, 2022/Roundup

The profession's education accreditation body is achieving current goals while shaping the future. Here's an overview of what's happening.

CoHSTAR's Health Policy Research Focus to Live on Through Foundation

Jun 8, 2023/News

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research will add to its funding portfolio when CoHSTAR winds down in 2025.

UHC to Lift Prior Authorization Requirements for a Range of Codes

Aug 18, 2023/News

The changes, which affect outpatient physical therapy, DME, and home care, are part of a UHC effort to reduce administrative burden.

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

Woodruff Lecturer Challenges the Profession To Be 'Brave and Honest' About DEI

Jun 29, 2021/News

Charlene Portee delivered a frank assessment of where things stand, and an inspiring vision for courageously embracing change.