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Healthy Growth in Wellness Services

May 1, 2020/Feature

An increasing number of PTs are offering them. Continuing challenges include payment and public understanding.

Jim McKillip, 'a Force for the Profession,' Honored With Room at APTA HQ

Dec 11, 2023/News

McKillip helped establish fee schedules in California, was a founder of APTA Private Practice, and served as PTPAC's first president.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Noridian Updated Guidance on Plan of Care Signature

Oct 14, 2025/News

On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and

APTA-Endorsed Bill Would Make Telehealth for PTs, PTAs Permanent Under Medicare

Jun 7, 2023/News

In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.

Defensive Contracting: Extrapolation, E-Payment, and Virtual Credit Cards

Mar 30, 2021/Article

A quick explanation of two payer activities that you may encounter in a contract: what they are, what to look for, and what you can do.

APTA Guidance: Mobility Device Clinical Documentation

May 5, 2021/Article

As with other documentation of PT services, you must show the need for the care you provide and equipment you recommend.

The Untrained Eye

Nov 1, 2018/Column

Promising technology and a clinician who feels compromised.

Arthritis Management Community-Based Programs

May 15, 2019/Open Access

Finding the right physical activity program can extend the benefits of your treatment and help your patients maintain their mobility and independence.

Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

Objectively measures five common nonverbal pain expressions.

Workers' Compensation State Resources

State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.