American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
Now available to APTA members: context and details to help you understand the final 2017 physician fee schedule rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The rule covers Medicare Part B services that apply to physical therapists (PTs) and other providers. This year, in addition to the more typical changes, such as adjustments in the conversion factor … Read full post
Message from APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD
Since its inception in 1992, National Physical Therapy Month has provided an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the transformative power of physical therapy. But this year’s event carries a special importance. Read more.
National Physical Therapy Month 2016
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) 2016 highlights on APTA’s national public awareness … Read full post
With the release in July of the proposed 2017 physician fee schedule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and APTA’s comments in response in early September, we have a more defined outline of some key steps in the shift within health care toward value-based payment for services and away from the traditional fee-for-service model.
Two areas … Read full post
Though there are plenty of political distractions out there, some members of the Senate have not forgotten about problems with the so-called “Stark law” intended to counter abuses of physician self-referral. At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee this week, legislators talked about how certain provisions of the law, including exceptions that allow for self-referral to physical therapy, may … Read full post
The House of Delegates of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the highest policy-making body of the physical therapy profession, today officially endorsed the national efforts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House to address the epidemic of opioid abuse and dependence, as well as the CDC’s recognition of physical therapist services as an … Read full post
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is hosted by APTA each October to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people’s lives.
NPTM resources for PTs and PTAs include:
(Source: MoveForwardPT.com)
Attention DPTA Members!
MoveForwardPT.com and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) are seeking current or former physical therapy patients and clients who are willing to share their stories about how physical therapy transformed their lives.
If you know of an inspirational story, with:
We hope you have been enjoying this warm weather, and that you have many exciting adventures planned this summer!
There are several DPTA sponsored meetings and events coming up that we would like to remind you of. Participation in chapter activities your chance to mingle with your colleagues, and to learn about updates related to practice and patient care, payment … Read full post