American Physical Therapy Association of Delaware
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
A bipartisan bill that helps to protect physical therapists (PTs) and other health care providers who travel across state lines with sports teams is on its way to the floor of the US House of Representatives.
The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (HR 921/S 689) aims to provide added legal protections for sports medicine professionals when they’re traveling with professional, … Read full post
This year, APTA’s annual Federal Advocacy Forum is replaced by PT Day on Capitol Hill, June 3-4, 2015.
Want to rally on Capitol Hill, meet with your elected representatives in Congress, and get the training necessary to be an effective advocate? You must register by May 14, 2015, to participate!
Even if you’ve never been an advocate, you can make … Read full post
(Source: Center for Integrity in Practice, APTA)
True or False?
A late entry to documentation in a patient’s record is acceptable as long as it is predated for the episode of care and signed by the person making the change.
Answer: FALSE
What you don’t know CAN hurt you!
Didn’t have time to read that last Medicare bulletin? Everyone … Read full post
(Source: PT in Motion News)
In the largest grassroots effort on concussions in APTA history, members, students, and patients sent a loud-and-clear message to members of Congress: greater attention needs to be paid to youth sports concussion, and physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) can play an important role in managing these injuries.
The concussion message was
APTA members from across the country met with their legislators on Capitol Hill this week to discuss issues impacting the physical therapy profession as part of the APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, a 3-day event that focuses on the importance of educating legislators on the role, value, and interests of physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
The Forum featured … Read full post
We encourage DPTA members to submit nominations for the 2014 State Legislative Leadership Award, which recognizes the work of an individual APTA member on behalf of a component’s 2014 state legislative efforts. This year’s recipient will travel to Seattle, Washington for the APTA State Policy & Payment Forum, September 13-15.
The recipient also will be recognized on APTA’s website and … Read full post