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TRICARE Guidelines for Payment

Apr 1, 2020/Article

TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.

Information Blocking

Jul 25, 2024/Article

Federal regulations are in place to guard against providers intentionally interfering with or discouraging patient access to electronic health information. This page helps you understand the term and evaluate your practice for risk.

Modified Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire

Jun 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures how back pain or leg pain has affected their ability to manage in everyday life.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Learning how to comply with HIPAA requirements is crucial to your practice. This APTA webpage connects you with the resources you need to stay informed.

Defense Bill Headed for Final Votes Will Include PTAs in TRICARE

Nov 13, 2017/News

The Armed Services Committees for both the US House and Senate reached an agreement on a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes language proposed by APTA to add PTAs and occupational therapy assistants to the TRICARE program.

PTAs Included in TRICARE? House Committee Takes First Steps

Jun 30, 2017/News

The US Committee on Armed Services approved changes to the 2018 NDAA that orders the US Secretary of Defense to figure out how to bring PTAs, OTAs, and other support personnel in the TRICARE payment system.

APTA, ACSM Partnership Agreement Formalizes Long-Time Collaboration

Feb 4, 2019/News

A longstanding collaborative relationship is now official: APTA and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have entered into a formal partnership that the organizations believe will strengthen their work toward improving health through movement. ACSM is now a participant in the APTA Partnerships

CoHSTAR Announces Fellowship Opportunities; Applications Due by February 15

Dec 21, 2018/News

The Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR) has opened its latest call for fellowship applicants for 4 research opportunities.

From ChoosePT.com: Telehealth, Now More Than Ever

Apr 3, 2020/News

A new Move Forward Radio podcast features a PT who relies on telehealth to meet the needs of veterans in rural areas.

Help Highlight the Importance of 'Safe and Sound' Workplaces in August

Jul 26, 2019/News

One way to achieve the physical therapy profession's goals of a healthier society is to help that society avoid sickness and injury to begin with. That's why physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) should consider taking part in an upcoming week focused on workplace safety