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APTA extends the “better together” idea far beyond its own members and components. And now you need look no further than a new APTA webpage for proof. Source: APTA Feed New Webpage Maps APTA's Coalition Connections

CMS is backing off on its knee and hip replacement bundled care model–while opening up possibilities for some PTs. Source: APTA Feed Final CMS Bundling Rule Reduces Number of Mandated Participants, Expands Possibilities for PTs

While 70%–82% of participants in 3 clinical trials had used oral analgesics to treat OA symptoms, only 39%–52% had used physical therapy. Source: APTA Feed Study: Physical Therapy May Be Underused Among Patients With OA

The 2018 Slate of Candidates for APTA national office is now posted on the APTA website.  Source: APTA Feed 2018 Slate of Candidates Posted

Do you stop being a PT when you drop the “PT” designation after your name? Source: APTA Feed From PT in Motion: Walking Away From the PT Designation

61% of opioid-related deaths can be linked to a diagnosis of chronic pain within the preceding year. Source: APTA Feed Study: 61% of Opioid-Related Deaths Linked to Chronic Pain Diagnosis

From CNN: No touching the workplace. But what if your job requires it? Source: APTA Feed CNN Money Looks at Challenges Faced by PTs, Other Providers, Whose Jobs Require Touch in the Workplace

Tech site CNET is making the case that technologies such as motion-capture interfaces may be the next big thing in physical therapy. Source: APTA Feed 'Hollywood' High Tech May See Wide Release in Physical Therapy, but PTs Will Remain Feature ...

Older white patients were found to be 1.38 times more likely than older black patients to receive any type of rehab services. Source: APTA Feed Older Black Americans More Likely to Have Low Physical Function, Less Likely to Receive Rehab ...

Now available to APTA members: context and details to help you understand final 2018 rules from CMS on the home health and outpatient prospective payment systems. Source: APTA Feed APTA Fact Sheets on 2018 Outpatient Payment, Home Health Now Available