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Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Jun 24, 2022/Test & Measure

HADS screens for anxiety and depression in all adults over the age of 16.

UHC to Lift Prior Authorization Requirements for a Range of Codes

Aug 18, 2023/News

The changes, which affect outpatient physical therapy, DME, and home care, are part of a UHC effort to reduce administrative burden.

Veterans Affairs and TRICARE

VA and TRICARE are major health systems in which PTs and PTAs play a major role. APTA can help you understand how they work.

Cervical Joint Position Error (JPE), cervical kinesthetic sense, Cervical Joint Position Error Test (Cervical JPET)

Mar 8, 2015/Test & Measure

Joint position error includes input from not only joint receptors but also muscles, tendons, capsules, and skin.

CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rule: What Physical Therapists Should Know

May 5, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2027 Final Rule, finalizing policies related to utilization management, special needs plans, and supplemental benefits. While the rule does not directly address physical therapist payment or scope of practice,

Telehealth Considerations Today and After the Pandemic

Jul 1, 2020/Column

Best practice extends beyond the COVID-19 spotlight.

Viewpoints

Feb 1, 2017/Magazine

International Volunteering

CMS Delays Startup of Problematic Restrictions on Access to Research Data

Apr 24, 2024/News

The new policy, which faces strong opposition from researchers, will be put on hold while CMS reviews "comments and concerns."

Bob Bartlett, Earliest Living APTA President, Pays Inspirational Visit to APTA HQ

Jun 16, 2023/Article

More than four decades since his presidency, Bartlett's influence continues to be felt throughout the profession.

Aetna Drops Prior Authorization in Five States

Feb 15, 2023/News

The decision offers PTs the opportunity to show how reduced administrative burden can be good for everyone (payers included).