July 1, 2015: Spring is gone, summer’s here, and the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) just keeps on churning out more proposed and final rules that can have a big impact on physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist ...
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June 30, 2015: A recent article in the Chicago Tribune not only makes the case for the physical therapist assistant (PTA) as a career that’s growing fast, it describes those who pursue the profession as dedicated, knowledgeable, and tuned in ...
Read MoreJune 30, 2015: Larger numbers of girls participating in high school sports and the growing range of sports offerings available to them are very good things, with a not-so-good side-effect—an increase in overuse injuries. Source: APTA Feed Girls' High School ...
Read MoreJune 30, 2015: With startup of the ICD-10 coding system just over 3 months away, a new survey finds that, for the most part, providers are trying to get up to speed. But that doesn’t mean everyone’s ready to roll—particularly ...
Read MoreJune 29, 2015: The amount of out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses a patient may be expected to pay for an episode of physical therapy is likely to vary not only depending on where the patient lives, but on a number of demographic ...
Read MoreJune 29, 2015: Physical therapy leader Marilyn Moffat, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, can now add another honor to her list: namesake of the first-ever endowed chair position in New York University’s Department of Physical Therapy, a position created through $2 ...
Read MoreJune 25, 2015: The question of whether qualified individuals who buy health insurance through the federal exchange set up through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) can receive premium subsidies has been laid to rest, now that the ...
Read MoreJune 25, 2015: According to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care workers are still number 1 when it comes to on-the-job injuries, accounting for 20% of all nonfatal occupational injuries across ...
Read MoreJune 24, 2015: A bill that would help some physical therapists (PTs) in private practice improve continuity of care has been approved by the US Senate Finance Committee, and could be up for a vote on the Senate floor soon. ...
Read MoreJune 24, 2015: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the results of a nationwide sweep of suspected fraud totaling $712 million, including alleged incidents involving false billing for physical therapy. Source: APTA Feed Medicare Takedown Uncovers 2 Million in ...
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