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State-Level PT Advocates Honored at 2018 Policy and Payment Forum

Sep 21, 2018/News

This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.

APTA Advocacy for EMG, Other Diagnostic Services Results in Payment Clarification from CMS

Oct 11, 2018/News

According to the CMS, board-certified clinical specialists in electrophysiology physical therapy are qualified to provide services involving EMG, NCV, and SEPs without physician supervision,

CSM Delivers: Practice Tips

Oct 24, 2018/News

The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in downtown Washington, DC, offers sessions that will challenge you to learn something new that you can apply to your practice right now.

Aetna's Policy Clarifications Increase Access to PT Care

Sep 4, 2018/News

Major commercial insurer Aetna recently provided some clarification on policies related to payment for physical therapy, and it's good news for PTs and their patients.

Help Aging Communities 'Go4Life' in September

Sep 12, 2018/News

Go4Life month is an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of maintaining or increasing endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Get Involved: Flash Action September 26-27 Will Focus on Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Sep 25, 2018/News

The innovative concentrated advocacy effort will use the APTA Legislative Action Center to contact members of Congress to press for better patient access to nonopioid pain treatments including physical therapy.

Donations Now Being Accepted for Florence Relief

Sep 21, 2018/News

An online giving program established last year to help hurricane victims in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico is now focusing its efforts on providing aid to people affected by Hurricane Florence.

Study: A Few Tests (And Demographic Variables) Can Help Predict Success of Nonsurgical Treatment of ACL Injury in Athletes

Jun 12, 2018/Review

A few tests and outcome measures can help shed light on the chances of a nonsurgical approach leading to success for athletes with ACL injuries.

APTA-Supported VA Change Will Expand Use of Telehealth for PT Services

May 11, 2018/News

The VA is following through on a proposal to dramatically expand the use of telehealth services across state lines for VA beneficiaries.

APTA Weighs in on Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid Poisoning, Among People With Disabilities

May 21, 2018/News

APTA contributed to an effort that may help shed light on an often-overlooked facet of the opioid crisis.