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24 Sep
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Obesity, Physical Inactivity Rates Mostly Stable 2013-2014

September 24, 2015: The most recent “State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America” study, released in September, finds that 2014 adult obesity rates in the US were 20% or more in every state, with 22 states having rates ...

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24 Sep
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'The Enterprising PT' Debuts This Week

September 24, 2015: Coming on Thursday, September 24: “The Enterprising PT,” chapter 2 of APTA’s 4-part series, “Physical Therapy: A Profession in Transformation. Source: APTA Feed 'The Enterprising PT' Debuts This Week

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23 Sep
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What's Up at CMS? APTA Submits Comments on Bundled Payment Model, Fee Schedule, and 2 Other Rules That May Affect You

September 23, 2015: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rulemaking process is in full swing–here’s a rundown of the latest set of comments submitted by APTA. Source: APTA Feed What's Up at CMS? APTA Submits Comments on Bundled ...

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23 Sep
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Ready for October 1? APTA's Top 5 ICD-10 Tips

September 23, 2015: The long-awaited changeover to ICD-10 is finally happening on October 1. Are you ready? Here are 5 hot tips on the new system, plus 1 bonus piece of advice. Source: APTA Feed Ready for October 1? APTA's ...

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23 Sep
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'Inside APTA' Podcast: The 2016 APTA Strategic Plan

September 23, 2015: A new podcast from APTA features APTA Board of Directors member Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, MA, chair of the strategic planning board work group, talking about the hows and whys of the strategic plan unveiled in mid-September. ...

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22 Sep
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Study: Vestibular Rehab Works Via Both Conventional and Modified Protocols

September 22, 2015: Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) improves balance control among elderly individuals with dizziness, but there isn’t a clear winner when it comes to whether physical therapists (PTs) should use a conventional or modified VR protocol, according to a new ...

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21 Sep
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PT Inventors Among Those Honored by Smithsonian

September 21, 2015: This month, a “prone progressive crawler” device developed by 2 PTs will be among 13 projects selected by the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History to be featured in an upcoming celebration. Source: APTA Feed PT Inventors Among ...

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21 Sep
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WSJ Reports on Opposition to Proposed Medicare Prosthetics Restrictions

September 21, 2015: The continuing debate over a proposed change in how Medicare would reimburse for lower-limb prostheses—a proposal criticized by APTA—has now made it to the pages of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Source: APTA Feed WSJ Reports on ...

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18 Sep
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The 2016 CMS Payment Penalties Related to PQRS: What You Need to Know

September 18, 2015: Here’s what you need to know about a recent notice from CMS on 2016 penalties related to 2014 PQRS reporting. Source: APTA Feed The 2016 CMS Payment Penalties Related to PQRS: What You Need to Know

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18 Sep
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NYT: Studies Put a New Twist on Ankle Sprains

September 18, 2015: A recent article in the New York Times says that new studies show that ankle sprains may have long-term health consequences, and recommends that people with the injury seek the help of a physical therapist (PT). Source: ...

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