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Author Archives: WideNet

29 Oct
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US House Approves Bill to Help Fund Greater Diversity in PT, Other Health Care Education Programs

The bill could help physical therapy academic programs increase student diversity. Source: APTA Feed US House Approves Bill to Help Fund Greater Diversity in PT, Other Health Care Education Programs

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28 Oct
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Study: Despite Guidelines for OA, Rates of Physician Referral to Physical Therapy Remained Low, Orthopedic Surgeon Narcotic Prescriptions Increased between 2007 and 2015

Researchers say the trends are “counterintuitive.” Source: APTA Feed Study: Despite Guidelines for OA, Rates of Physician Referral to Physical Therapy Remained Low, Orthopedic Surgeon Narcotic Prescriptions Increased between 2007 and 2015

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25 Oct
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Foundation, CoHSTAR Offer Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

A lot of great fellowships and scholarships out there right now. Source: APTA Feed Foundation, CoHSTAR Offer Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

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23 Oct
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MedPAC Updates its Medicare 'Payment Basics' Series

Quick takes and flowcharts on how the payment systems are organized. Source: APTA Feed MedPAC Updates its Medicare 'Payment Basics' Series

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23 Oct
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New Medicare ID System Goes Fully Operational on January 1, 2020

If you haven’t transitioned to Medicare’s new patient identifier system, you need to make the switch by December 31. Source: APTA Feed New Medicare ID System Goes Fully Operational on January 1, 2020

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22 Oct
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JAMA: Easing Administrative Complexity, Eliminating Low-Value Care Among Ways to Reduce Health Care Waste and Lower Expenditures

Authors believe addressing unnecessary waste could reduce total health care expenditures by 25%. Source: APTA Feed JAMA: Easing Administrative Complexity, Eliminating Low-Value Care Among Ways to Reduce Health Care Waste and Lower Expenditures

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21 Oct
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Senate Report Calls for More Emphasis on Falls Prevention

Falls prevention programs aren’t being used widely enough according to the Senate committee. Source: APTA Feed Senate Report Calls for More Emphasis on Falls Prevention

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18 Oct
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Roundtable: Exercise Could 'Transform' Cancer Treatment, Prevention

“A drug with a similar benefit profile would likely be prescribed broadly.” Source: APTA Feed Roundtable: Exercise Could 'Transform' Cancer Treatment, Prevention

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16 Oct
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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, October 2019

An APTA member who manages to work in a marathon relay on his wedding day, and lots more in this month’s “Good Stuff.” Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, October 2019

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15 Oct
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CMS, HHS Propose More Exceptions to, Safe Harbors in Self-Referral Law

“These proposals contain some sensible, much-needed provisions but may not go far enough in promoting fairness and patient choice.” Source: APTA Feed CMS, HHS Propose More Exceptions to, Safe Harbors in Self-Referral Law

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