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Securing Legal Counsel & Finding an Attorney

Sep 1, 2019/Article

For assistance with legal matters, PTs and PTAs should seek advice of legal counsel who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.

CMS Launches Voluntary Prior Authorization Model for Traditional Medicare

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

New Fed Report Points to a Pattern of Improper Denials in Medicare Advantage

May 11, 2022/News

The findings from the HHS Inspector General's office echo APTA's longstanding concerns with the system.

Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ)

Aug 16, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a patient-reported questionnaire that examines symptom severity and overall functional status of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Final Spending Bill Falls Short in Offsetting Fee Schedule Cuts

Dec 20, 2022/News

The omnibus package provides insufficient relief, but it does include several wins for the profession in other areas.

Proposed 2024 Home Health Rule: Cuts Continue at 2.2%; More to Come?

Jul 14, 2023/Review

After narrowly escaping reductions in 2023, home health could see a $375 million drop in 2024 as CMS adjusts to PDGM realities.

Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

Aug 30, 2017/Test & Measure

This is a self-report measure developed to assess the patient's perception of shoulder pain and disability during daily activities.

Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Identifying Patients with Low Back Pain Who Improve with Spinal Manipulation

Aug 21, 2017/Test & Measure

This clinical prediction rule contains five criteria for identifying adult patients with low back pain of varying levels of severity who improve with spinal manipulation.