ACAPT Survey Identifies Critical Issues for Academic Physical Therapy
ACAPT launched its inaugural member Institutional Profile Survey to capture critical baseline data about DPT programs and how they operate.
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AASPT Honors Dr. Charles Thigpen with Excellence in Sports PT Research Award
Charles Thigpen recently received the Excellence in Sports PT Research Award from the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.
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Partnership Aims to Increase Awareness of Osteoarthritis in the Military
Osteoarthritis Action Alliance and others are launching a campaign through Veterans Day to empower veterans to stay active, maintain a healthy weight, prevent injury, and manage joint pain.
American College of Sports Medicine Shares Thoughts Regarding Athlete Mental Health
American College of Sports Medicine issues a statement regarding mental health challenges among athletes.
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Specialty Providers Warn About Proposed 20% CMS Cuts To Office-Based Specialists
The flawed Physician Fee Schedule methodology and the deep cuts proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services threaten to drive office-based providers out of business and reduce Medicare beneficiary access, United Specialists for Patient Access warn.
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We Need a Reprieve from Payment Cuts, APTQI Director Opines
Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT, the executive director of the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality & Innovation, shares his thoughts regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for CY2022. Read more at The Hill.
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Parkinson’s Foundation Distributes More Than $2.2 Million in Community Grants
The Parkinson’s Foundation announces the recipients of more than $2.2 million in community grants for Parkinson’s programs across the country.
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Medicare Cuts Will Hit 9% by 2024, APTQI Warns
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule for CY2022, again proposes deep, across-the-board payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite bipartisan lawmaker and broad healthcare stakeholder opposition, according to APTQI.
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PT Loan Forgiveness Bill is Back on Capitol Hill
The legislation, HR 3759, would add PTs to the National Health Services Corps — and offer forgiveness of up to $50k in student loans, APTA reports.
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Get Your Ultrasound Cert with This Program
Leading organizations in physical therapy, ultrasound education, and certification are combining forces to help physical therapists gain the skills they need to deliver higher quality patient care.
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PTA, OTA Payment Differential Could Harm Rural Areas, APTA and Others Warn
In a letter to HHS, five House members say a Medicare 15% payment differential for outpatient PTA and OTA services will harm rural areas, APTA reports.
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Telehealth for PT is Permanent Under UnitedHealthcare
In a major win for the profession and patients, UnitedHealthcare has become the first of the country’s largest private health insurers to adopt a permanent telehealth policy that includes PTs, the American Physical Therapy Association reports.
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Legislation to Promote Workforce Diversity in Allied Health Professions Re-Introduced in Congress
(Washington, DC) US Senators Robert Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and US Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), introduced the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (HR 3320/S 1679) in the House of Representatives and US Senate.
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New Safe Exercise Recommendations for People with Parkinson’s
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Parkinson’s Foundation have released new exercise recommendations to provide safe and effective guidance on physical activity to people with Parkinson’s and to certified exercise professionals working with them.
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APTA-Backed Bill Aims to Reform Prior Authorization of Medicare Advantage Plans
HR 3173, an APTA-supported bipartisan legislation targeting misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans, has arrived at the US House of Representatives, APTA reports.
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The Arthritis Foundation Releases New Report and Mobile App to Kick Off Arthritis Awareness Month
The Arthritis Foundation releases the results of “How it Hurts,” a report featuring a collection of data from people with arthritis. In addition, it introduces Vim, its new mobile app, designed to help arthritis patients manage their chronic pain.
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APDA Kicks Off Optimism Walk Season
The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) announces the start of the 2021 APDA Optimism Walk season, kicking off with three virtual Walks on May 22, 2021.
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But Seriously, Do PT and OT Really Help? 1.4 Million Cases Can’t Be Wrong
Physical therapy and occupational therapy provide functional benefits to most Medicare patients in postacute care settings, according to data from the “Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings” (TOPS) study.
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