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More Provider Money Is Coming From HHS. Can PTs Qualify?

Apr 24, 2020/News

The latest round of COVID-19 relief funds is intended to help providers who don't bill large amounts to Medicare, but qualifications are built on data that PTs typically don't provide to HHS. There may be a workaround.

The Best States in Which to Practice

Oct 1, 2015/Feature

Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. But to make it to the top of PT in Motion's third annual analysis of the best states in which

Padua Prediction Score (PPS)

Test & Measure

A screening tool that measures the risk of venous thrombus embolism (VTE).

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®)

Aug 7, 2017/Test & Measure

Estimates an individual’s 10-year probability of incurring a hip or other major osteoporotic fracture.

30-Second Chair Stand Test

Jan 9, 2015/Test & Measure

Primarily used for ages 60 and above.

Final 2023 Home Health Rule Turnaround: From Proposed Cut to Slight Increase

Nov 2, 2022/Review

CMS is still implementing cuts, but offsets and a phased-in approach will result in a 0.7% payment increase in 2023.

Win: Senate Votes To Continue Suspension of Medicare Sequester Cut through 2021

Mar 26, 2021/News

The compromise bill is likely to make it into law, but a lag in enactment could cause some logistical challenges.

"Unconscionable": AMA, APTA, Others Warn HHS About Proposed Medicare Payment Cut

Jul 15, 2020/News

The latest sign-on letter points to the ways care would suffer in an environment already challenged by a pandemic.

Viewpoints: February 2023

Feb 1, 2023/Article

APTA Magazine readers write letters to the editor in this issue's Forum.

Aetna Drops Prior Authorization in Five States

Feb 15, 2023/News

The decision offers PTs the opportunity to show how reduced administrative burden can be good for everyone (payers included).