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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.

Ashworth Scale (AS) and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

Oct 21, 2014/Test & Measure

Used to assess spasticity.

Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

This scale measures 10 specific qualities associated with neuropathic pain.

Medicare Participation: You Have Options

Jun 25, 2025/Article

First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation offered to physical therapists. The option you pick determines your reimbursement and how much you can charge your patients. When you enroll in

Researchers: Studies Show Telehealth to Be 'Feasible and Effective' in Rehab

Sep 19, 2022/Review

A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.

Postacute Care Study: Changing the Conversation - Regulatory

May 14, 2021/Podcast

Listen to this APTA Regulatory podcast on the TOPS Study, which provides an overview and takeaways from a major analysis of postacute care across settings.

Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS)

Aug 10, 2022/Test & Measure

This test measures how many days in the past week physical activity was performed at a moderate or vigorous intensity. It also measures how many minutes of physical activity is performed at this level.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2019

Jun 19, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! Feeling the beat of pain management: Don Walsh, PT,

Overall Disability Sum Score (ODSS) and Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale (ONLS)

Jun 5, 2017/Test & Measure

Measures the degree to which an individual is able to perform upper extremity and lower extremity functional activities.

Viewpoints: March 2024

Mar 1, 2024/Column

A Second Opinion for a Second Chance