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#Fail? Study Says Physical Therapy's Reach on Social Media Comes up Short

Aug 5, 2019/Review

When it comes to using social media to promote the profession, physical therapy may be missing out.

JAMA: Americans Aren't Any More Physically Active Than in 2007—And They're Increasingly Sedentary

Aug 7, 2019/Review

Americans haven't really made a dent in improving physical activity rates, while increasing the amount of time spent on sedentary behavior.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, July 2019

Jul 17, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! "Life is always going to find a way": Dakota Kay, PT,

Final SNF Rule Sets New Payment System Into Motion October 1

Jul 31, 2019/News

CMS' SNF final payment rule proceeds with implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

Physical Therapy Gets Low (Tech)

Aug 6, 2019/News

There's a place for virtual reality treadmills, robotic exoskeletons, and motion-capture sensors—just not in Eva Norman's car trunk. Eva Norman, PT, DPT, president of a mobile wellness practice in Minnesota, is one of the physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapy device industry professionals who

Proposed DMEPOS Rule From CMS Aimed at Predictability, Clarity

Jul 31, 2019/News

In its proposed 2020 rule for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS), the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to make payments for devices a little more predictable in light of the ever-increasing—and ever-advancing—range of options available to

Members-Only Webinar Will Focus on Demonstrating Value in New Home Health Payment System

Jul 23, 2019/News

Physical therapists (PTs) and other providers who furnish services through home health agencies that bill Medicare will face an entirely new payment system beginning in January, 2020—one in which demonstrating the value of a particular intervention will be key. A new multidisciplinary webinar that includes

What's New at PTNow?

Jun 12, 2019/News

PTNow, the association's flagship site for evidence-based practice resources, continues to expand in ways that help PTs and PTAs easily access the evidence they need in just a few clicks. If you haven't visited the site lately, check it out soon. Here's a quick take on the latest additions to the site.

Vision in Action: 2019 House of Delegates Sees Important Role for APTA in Host of Professional, Societal Issues

Jun 14, 2019/News

APTA's outward-facing, forward-leaning vision continues to guide APTA’s House of Delegates. The policy-making body considered 70 motions during the 75th House session addressing a wide range of issues, yet 1 overarching theme was clear: the House believes APTA has the potential to be a change agent for

VA Rolls Out New Community Care Program

Jun 7, 2019/News

The VA released final rules related to a completely retooled program that allows veterans more choice in health care providers.