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Coronavirus Update: April 1, 2020

Apr 1, 2020/News

CMS moves toward telehealth for physical therapy, FCC announces telehealth initiative, new resources available for physical therapy educators, and more.

HHS to States: Ease State Laws and Regs Now

Mar 25, 2020/News

The Department of Health and Human Services says that federal waivers can only go so far, and calls on states to quickly act to relax licensure, telehealth, and other requirements that may impede an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New CMS Nursing Home Recommendations Stress Collaboration, Consistent Staffing Assignment

Apr 3, 2020/News

The new recommendations underscore existing CDC and CMS guidance and call for extensive use of masks and other PPE.

APTA Offers General and Pediatric-Focused COVID-19 Guidance for PTs, PTAs, Students

Mar 30, 2020/News

Two resources: a general PT management of patients, and guidance hat specifically addresses pediatric physical therapy.

Updated APTA Web Resources on Telehealth, Disaster Management Now Available

Apr 7, 2020/News

APTA has been providing frequently updated information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Two association webpages now contain new and consolidated information and resources related to telehealth and the profession’s role in national and world crises.

Aetna Now Covers Telehealth Delivered by PTs

Apr 2, 2020/News

Aetna joins UnitedHealthcare among the commercial insurers that have expanded coverage from more limited e-visit provisions.

Updated Guideline for Management of Hand, Hip, Knee OA Strongly Recommends Exercise-Based Approaches

Feb 11, 2020/Review

Exercise interventions have once again emerged as one of the most strongly recommended approaches to treating knee, hip, or hand OA.

New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

Lawmakers Want Answers From CMS on Planned 2021 Payment Cuts

Feb 5, 2020/News

Congress wants answers related to CMS plans to cut payment in 2021.

APTA Launches Fundraising Campaign for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mar 9, 2020/News

The first 10,000 people to contribute at least $10 will have their name included on the Community Wall at APTA’s new headquarters.