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IRFs Could See 2.5% Increase From CMS in FY 2020; Additional Reporting Requirements in FY 2022

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

2018 NEXT: PTs Offer Guidance on Developing Leadership Abilities

Jul 2, 2018/News

A panel of 5 PTs in various stages of their careers offered NEXT 2018 attendees their advice on how to become leaders and succeed professionally.

CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.

CMS Proposes Major Change in SNF Payment System

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).

Addicted to Denial

May 1, 2018/Column

Acceptance and wellness go hand in hand.

The Balancing Act

Jul 1, 2016/Column

That's just what it is-an act. There's a better way.

New OSHA Rules on COVID Won't Apply to Most PTs and PTAs

Jun 14, 2021/News

The much-anticipated emergency standards exempt non-hospital ambulatory outpatient settings that follow certain protocols.

For Prospective PTCAS Programs

PTCAS is open to all Doctor of Physical Therapy education programs holding one of the following accreditation statuses with CAPTE.

Therapy Associations Call on Congress and CMS to Stop Medicare Payment Cuts

Aug 4, 2020/Statement

CMS recommends significant payment reductions to more than three dozen health care provider groups for in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.

CMS Enters New Territory, Proposes Staffing Requirements for LTC Facilities

Sep 15, 2023/News

Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.