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CJR is a payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements (MS-DRG 469 and 470) under Medicare. One track of the CJR model qualifies as an Advanced APM under QPP.
Jul 26, 2023/News
The legislation would achieve APTA's goal of ending the Medicare direct supervision mandate for private practice.
Feb 25, 2026/Resource
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT, is a noninvasive treatment that utilizes sound waves to reduce pain and promote tissue healing, although its exact therapeutic mechanism remains unclear.
Jun 8, 2021/Roundup
Kick back and get inspired, learn about new practice findings, and keep up with the ways APTA works for you.
Aug 31, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the head thrust test is used to identify individuals with hypofunction of the vestibulo-ocular reflex unilaterally and bilaterally.
Oct 12, 2021/News
Retooling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program opens up the possibility of greater participation — including for some PTs and PTAs.
Jun 2, 2021/News
UHC is the first major insurer to keep telehealth for PTs beyond the public health emergency. Here are the codes that will be covered.
Sep 23, 2024/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Describes the association's position on the inappropriate use of artificial intelligence by payers.
Jun 19, 2019/Article
Some commercial payers have adopted language and or revised policies to remove the improvement standard or to cover skilled maintenance therapy.
Thinking about returning to a career as a PT or PTA? Here's how to get started.
