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May 22, 2019/Article
Get clarification on the circumstances under which students may participate in the provision of outpatient therapy services to Medicare patients.
Apr 6, 2026/Article
CMS also offers APMs focused on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here are the programs PTs need to know about.
Sep 7, 2022/News
Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.
Sep 15, 2023/News
Most nursing homes would fall short of the requirements, which also include more detailed facility assessments and a constant RN presence.
Feb 10, 2025/News
The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.
Jul 22, 2024/News
The bipartisan bill would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration.
Jul 22, 2025/Podcast
In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.
Jun 2, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses an individual's ability to modify balance while walking in the presence of external demands
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
Nov 5, 2021/Review
A large-scale study found that the lowered odds are especially significant for "opioid-experienced" patients.