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New Legislation Targets Medicare Payment Cuts

Nov 2, 2020/News

A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would restore payments set to be slashed — including a fix for the 9% cut for physical therapy.

When Clinical Expectations Meet Reality

Apr 23, 2018/Perspective

During my clinicals I learned lessons that changed me personally and professionally.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Alert Patients, Physicians to Misuse of SNF and HHA Payment Systems

May 15, 2020/News

APTA is taking concerns about PDPM and PDGM misapplication directly to physician and consumer groups.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

The New Postacute Care Payment Systems: 5 Tips to Help You Find Your Way

Dec 11, 2019/Analysis

PDPM and PDGM are here, and PTs and PTAs must now learn how to navigate the changed landscapes.

Older-Adult Deaths From Falls Have Increased; Intervention May Help Decrease Falls in the Future

Jun 28, 2019/Review

In 2016, adults 75 and older were dying from falls-related injuries at more than double the rate they were in 2000.

VA Rolls Out New Community Care Program

Jun 7, 2019/News

The VA released final rules related to a completely retooled program that allows veterans more choice in health care providers.

It's Never Too Late: Study Finds Beginning PA Later in Life Reduces Mortality Risk Nearly as Much as Remaining Active From Adolescence

Mar 26, 2019/Review

Your 40-something patient thinks that after 4 decades of relative physical inactivity, there's no point in starting now. Tell your patient to think again.

Proposed Rules on Electronic Health Information Seek Better Patient Access, More Interoperability

Feb 11, 2019/News

With the release of proposed rules aimed at increasing the interoperability of electronic health information (EHI) among insurers and eliminating EHI "information blocking" practices, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending a clear signal: it intends to move ahead with a push

CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.