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Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.
Jun 7, 2020/Test & Measure
Nov 1, 2018/Magazine
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Apr 1, 2025/Column
APTA President says 'Show Me the Data' PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community
Aug 15, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the time that it takes to walk a set distance, usually less than 150 feet.
Dec 1, 2020/Column
We made a variety of temporary gains in patients' remote access to physical therapist services. Now we need to make them permanent.
May 16, 2019/Test & Measure
This survey was developed as a relevant short version of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS) for a specific population.
Jul 22, 2025/News
Following discussions with major health insurers on their commitments, including a pledge to reduce the number of services requiring prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction, or WISeR, model. This model aims to selectively
May 22, 2023/News
APTA pressed for the changes, which now allow PTs in SNFs, home health, and rehab agencies to continue providing telehealth under Medicare.
Oct 31, 2022/Review
But outcomes are still positive enough that the procedure should be considered for individuals through their 90s, authors say.
