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New PT practice guidelines for COVID patients in acute hospitals, Cigna opens up telehealth for PTs, a call for postacute care COVID preparedness, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 26, 2020

The guidelines stress the use of well-trained, experienced PTs and careful screening of patients. Source: APTA Feed Practice Guidelines Emerge for Physical Therapy and COVID-19 in Acute Hospital Setting

Congress passes a COVID-19 stimulus package with limited relief for PTs and PTAs, UnitedHealthcare allows e-visits, HPA shares an interoperability opportunity, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 25, 2020

“We are …doing our best to make a positive impact on society in a moment in time when there are no easy solutions.” Source: APTA Feed APTA Components Step up to the COVID-19 Challenge With Ever-Growing Resources

Licensure and telemedicine requuirements need to be eased, says HHS. Source: APTA Feed HHS to States: Ease State Laws and Regs Now

APTA joins effort for stepped up NPE response by Congress; new template letter for telehealth; wound care considered “essential,” and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 24, 2020

The letter isn’t just about supply shortages. It also emphasizes the importance of consistent science-based guidance, and taking steps to make sure PPE shortages don’t occur in the future. Source: APTA Feed APTA Joins Push for PPE, More Consistent Use ...

Tips on what to ask about telehealth; guidance on paid leave law; coronavirus “self-checker”; CMS enrollment relief, and more. Source: APTA Feed Coronavirus Update: March 23, 2020

Keep your assumptions in check. Source: APTA Feed Asking the Right Questions About Telehealth