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Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.
PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.
Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.
Medicaid should put patients first.
Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.
Jan 25, 2021/Article
APTA successfully advocated for CMS to lift misguided coding edits, and we're working to bring commercial payers around.
Dec 23, 2020/Article
From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.
Nov 24, 2020/Article
The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.
Nov 15, 2021/Article
Topics covered in this article: dry needling payment and telehealth audits.