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PTJ: Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs

Dec 7, 2018/Review

Patients with LBP who see a single PT throughout their episode of care may be less likely to receive surgery and may have lower downstream health care costs, researchers suggest in a study published in the December issue of PTJ.

HHS Deposits Money Into Some Providers' Bank Accounts

Apr 10, 2020/News

A $30 billion emergency relief package began rolling out on April 10, making direct deposits into provider and facility accounts based on 2019 Medicare billing.

Protecting the Protectors

May 1, 2017/Feature

Tactical athletes-firefighters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel-make it their mission to keep Americans safe. Across the country, PTs are committed to returning the favor.

CDC: Concussion Rates Among High Schoolers May be Undercounted

Jun 25, 2018/Review

In 2017, an estimated 15% of high school students experienced 1 or more concussions, and 6% experienced 2 or more.

The Profession Responds to a National Health Emergency

Jul 1, 2020/Feature

Compiled by APTA staff from member submissions

Emergency Preparedness

The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.

American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care - 2020

Oct 21, 2020/CPG

Provides updates in technology and scientific knowledge to effectively translate the science of resuscitation into clinical care and improved outcomes.

Emergency Care, Learning Center Workshop, COVID-19 — Practice Update

Aug 31, 2021/Podcast

APTA's monthly practice update: in this episode: physical therapists in emergency care, learning center resources, COVID-19, and more.

CMS Guidance Allows PTs, PTAs in Private Practice to Provide Services Via Telehealth

Apr 30, 2020/News

The change now includes PTs among the health care providers permitted to bill for real-time face-to-face services using telehealth.

Coronavirus Update: May 8, 2020

May 8, 2020/News

Insurance premium rebates, cyberattacks related to COVID-19, resources from APTA components, and more.