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Three Takeaways From the BCBSA Antitrust Settlement

Oct 21, 2024/News

The $2.8 billion record payment is only part of the news; company-wide changes to all the Blue plans will benefit providers, including PTs.

Your Voice Needed: CMS Proposes Expansion of Coverage for Power Seat Equipment

Feb 21, 2023/News

The change, supported by APTA, would cover power seat elevation equipment for Group 3 wheelchairs under Medicare. Public comment is open.

New APTA Volunteer Opportunities Cover a Range of Interests

Jul 19, 2023/News

APTA committees, member engagement groups, and the Association Leadership Scholars program are seeking applicants — apply by Aug. 18.

Put Yourself Out There: Upload Your Resume to the APTA Career Center

Jan 14, 2022/News

You could be exactly what an employer is looking for. Why hide? (P.S.: there are prizes involved.)

Study: LBP Patients With Comorbidities at Higher Risk for 'Guideline Discordant' Care

Jun 5, 2017/Review

Comorbidities such as diabetes, mental health issues, and hypertension raise the risk that LBP care uses more resources and veers off-course from guidelines.

Understanding Targeted Probe and Educate

Jul 1, 2018/Column

This CMS program is designed to help providers and suppliers reduce claim denials and appeals. Here's what to know if you're contacted.

Overturn of Chevron Deference Standard: The Impact on Health Care

Jul 15, 2024/News

The June 2024 legal decision will shake up the health care regulatory landscape. APTA will share new information on the impact as it becomes available.

APTA Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates Webinar Series

Apr 5, 2023/Resource

Get inside intel from APTA's Health Policy & Payment staff in these live webinars about the latest and most pressing payment and regulatory issues, and pose your questions to staff experts.

Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation: Inspiratory Pressure Augmentation During Spontaneous Breathing Trials, Protocols Minimizing Sedation, and Non-invasive Ventilation Immediately After Extubation

Jan 1, 2017/CPG

Recommendations for inspiratory pressure augmentation during an initial spontaneous breathing trial, protocols minimizing sedation, and preventative noninvasive ventilation in relation to ventilator liberation.

Important but Underused: PTs, PTAs, and Disaster Response

Oct 1, 2019/Feature

PTs and PTAs have much to offer patients and health care teams before, during, and after disasters. Part of the challenge, however, is educating other providers about those benefits.