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APTA Advisory: CMS Opens the Possibility of Providing Care to a Patient in the Same Building — But Not in the Same Room

Apr 9, 2020/News

Details are in short supply, but in a recent communication with APTA, CMS seems to say that a PT's evaluation or treatment visit via real-time video, if delivered to a patient in a different room of the same building, could be billed as in-person services.

Survey: Many PTs Encounter Barriers to Finding, Implementing Evidence

May 1, 2023/Review

The survey was conducted in Brazil — could the same be true in the U.S.? APTA member resources can help eliminate EBP obstacles.

Is Your Practice ADA Compliant? Part 2 of a 3-Part Series

Jul 21, 2023/Article

Common Misconceptions on ADA-Compliant Communication

Fatigue Severity Scale

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

FSS is a unidimensional self-report questionnaire that measures how fatigue impacts one’s ability to function in the last week.

Medicare Participation: You Have Options

Jun 25, 2025/Article

First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation offered to physical therapists. The option you pick determines your reimbursement and how much you can charge your patients. When you enroll in

Cervical Joint Position Error (JPE), cervical kinesthetic sense, Cervical Joint Position Error Test (Cervical JPET)

Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure

Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.

Payment Win: Aetna Becomes Second Major Insurer to Lift Edits on Code Pairs

Feb 5, 2021/News

The major commercial insurer follows Cigna in a decision to lift misguided coding edits, a target of APTA advocacy efforts.

Coronavirus Update: October 7

Oct 7, 2020/Roundup

HHS guidelines on relief money reporting , drops in vaccination rates during the pandemic, PTs in COVID-19 acute care, and more.

Health Literacy

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on health literacy.

APTA Mission Statement

Mar 19, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: States the association's mission statement.