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28 Jul
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Letter Helps PTs Send Unified Message to CMS on 2018 Fee Schedule, More Broad Medicare Changes

An opportunity to comment on the 2018 fee schedule and Medicare as a whole. copy Source: APTA Feed Letter Helps PTs Send Unified Message to CMS on 2018 Fee Schedule, More Broad Medicare Changes

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28 Jul
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From Move Forward Radio: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Dances to the Beat of a 'New Normal'

After losing her lower leg in the Boston Marathon bombing, former professional ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet feared she would never step out on the floor again. copy Source: APTA Feed From Move Forward Radio: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Dances to ...

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27 Jul
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Recommendations for APTA Board, Nominating Committee Due by November 1

APTA’s transformational vision requires exceptional leadership. Anyone come to mind? How about you? Source: APTA Feed Recommendations for APTA Board, Nominating Committee Due by November 1

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27 Jul
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'Insider Intel' Covers Fee Schedule, SNFs, Outpatient Payment, More

There’s a host of actions from the CMS that PTs need to know about. Are you up on all the changes? Source: APTA Feed 'Insider Intel' Covers Fee Schedule, SNFs, Outpatient Payment, More

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26 Jul
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Proposed Home Health Rule Includes $80 Million Reduction in 2018, Potential $950 Million Reduction and Move to 30-Day Episodes in 2019

CMS will reduce payments to HHAs by $80 next year under a proposed rule. And big changes could be in store for 2019. Source: APTA Feed Proposed Home Health Rule Includes Million Reduction in 2018, Potential 0 Million Reduction and ...

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26 Jul
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Study Says Cost Savings of Physical Therapy for LBP Are Significant

When it comes to physical therapy for treatment of low back pain (LBP), Medicare is getting a bargain, according to authors of a new study. Source: APTA Feed Study Says Cost Savings of Physical Therapy for LBP Are Significant

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25 Jul
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Study: Chemical 'Marker' Sheds Light on Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Among Older Adults

A chemical clue about how aerobic activity helps preserve cognitive health. Source: APTA Feed Study: Chemical 'Marker' Sheds Light on Cognitive Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Among Older Adults

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24 Jul
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#ChoosePT Receives Commendation from KY House

APTA’s #ChoosePT opioid awareness campaign once again has been recognized—this time by the Kentucky House of Representatives. Source: APTA Feed #ChoosePT Receives Commendation from KY House

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21 Jul
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APTA CEO Moore Testifies to Congress on Repeal of the Therapy Cap

APTA’s Justin Moore tells Congress the therapy cap is an “arbitrary barrier” to care. Source: APTA Feed APTA CEO Moore Testifies to Congress on Repeal of the Therapy Cap

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19 Jul
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The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, July 2017

Jennifer Aniston’s PT and more in this month’s “Good Stuff” Source: APTA Feed The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in Local News, July 2017

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