Category Archives: info

May 18, 2018: Now available to APTA members: the complete first packet of motions, accompanied by background papers, to be considered by the 2018 APTA House of Delegates (House) when it convenes June 25-27, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Source: APTA ...

Members and the profession in national and local media. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, May 2018

Deaths increased by about 3% each year between 2007 and 2016. Source: APTA Feed CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

CMS is offering alternative dispute resolution for some Part A or B appeals. Source: APTA Feed CMS Offers Alternative Dispute Resolution for Some Providers With Unresolved Medicare A or B Appeals

“The level of dedication and engagement at this year’s forum was truly impressive.” Source: APTA Feed APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Brings the Profession's Energy to Capitol Hill

The rule allows for telehealth services across state lines for VA beneficiaries in all US jurisdictions. Source: APTA Feed APTA-Supported VA Change Will Expand Use of Telehealth for PT Services

Bye bye, Functional Independence Measure? Source: APTA Feed CMS Wants to Drop Functional Measure, 2 Quality Reporting Measures From IRF Requirements

The dialogue around best practices in PT and PTA clinical education continues. Source: APTA Feed New Strategy Group Seeking Input on Physical Therapy PT, PTA Clinical Education Recommendations

The offering was developed in collaboration with APTA as an extension of its partnership with Special Olympics. Source: APTA Feed Special Olympics Looking for PT, PTA, Student Volunteers

APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator. Source: APTA Feed .7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP