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Could the end of the therapy cap be near? Source: APTA Feed Therapy Cap Breakthrough? Legislators Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Repeal

APTA has been bringing the physical therapy profession’s voice and perspective to the national dialogue on how best to reshape the health care system’s approach to pain treatment and management. Source: APTA Feed APTA Expands Efforts to Address the Opioid ...

You know you’re in trouble when the high point on your report card is a C among 2 Ds, 5 Fs, and an “incomplete.” Source: APTA Feed US Receives Failing Grades on Walking and Walkability

“This particular treatment currently illustrates the phenomenon that not all recommended treatments are evidence based.” Source: APTA Feed Researchers Find No Evidence for Popular Treatment for UI, POP

Just how much of a reality is direct access? Source: APTA Feed APTA Report: Use of Direct Access Among PTs Is Widespread, but Barriers Need to Be Addressed

There’s some Good Stuff going on with APTA members and the profession. Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, October 2017

The Foundation is now accepting applications for 2 major funding programs. Source: APTA Feed Foundation Funding Opportunities Available for 2018

CMS needs to pay more attention to the cost of chronic nonhealing wounds, according to a new study. Source: APTA Feed Study: CMS Should Pay Closer Attention to Chronic Wounds

Appeal 2018 PQRS payment reduction notices by December 1. Source: APTA Feed CMS Sets Dec 1 Deadline for PQRS Appeals

Hospitals that serve rural areas are disappearing. Could new legislation change that? Source: APTA Feed APTA Part of the Fight to Save Rural Hospitals