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Apr 19, 2019/News
If a proposed rule from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is adopted as planned, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) will see a 2.5% payment increase in the 2020 fiscal year (FY), which begins October 1, 2019—an approximate boost of $195 million. But they'll also need to prepare for
Apr 30, 2018/News
On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
May 1, 2018/Column
Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.
Jul 1, 2016/Column
That's just what it is-an act. There's a better way.
Jul 25, 2017/Perspective
As a native Oregonian and current resident of Portland, I have a few things to share about my dear city.
Jun 14, 2021/News
The much-anticipated emergency standards exempt non-hospital ambulatory outpatient settings that follow certain protocols.
Jun 30, 2019/Interview
Sometimes health care providers need to be reminded about their role in promoting movement.
Jun 2, 2025/Perspective
Members of APTA Oncology share information and resources about Cancer Rehabilitation Month, a new public awareness campaign.
Sep 10, 2018/Review
There's more work to be done to improve care in the wake of the 2013 Jimmo v Sebelius settlement.
Jul 18, 2017/News
Recommendations in a new National Academies report on pain management include the need to support nonpharmacologic approaches to pain treatment through better reimbursement models, and the necessity of continued efforts to educate the public on effective alternatives to opioids.