APTA Delaware will have a new president beginning on January 1. Stephen Rapposelli will become the next president succeeding Stacie Larkin who has served for two years in the association’s top leadership role. Rapposelli is currently the APTA DE vice president. David Wilderman, was elected to serve for a second term as APTA DE secretary and Suzanne Wiesenberg will … Read full post
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APTA Delaware Names Centennial Scholar
APTA Delaware is pleased to announce that Joshua Smith, PT, DPT of Lewes, DE has been selected to participate in APTA’s Centennial Scholar’s Program. This 12-month program will allow Josh to engage with association leaders and colleagues from across the country, addressing a range of topics related to association leadership and management. A major outcome of this program is the … Read full post
Telehealth Coverage and Billing Pertinent to Delaware
Updated Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Most Recent Information
CIGNA & Telehealth: As federal guidelines continue to evolve in support of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cigna is adopting a position consistent with the federal public health emergency period, which ends on July 24, 2020. As such, Cigna is extending the customer cost-share waivers and other enhanced benefits, including our interim virtual care … Read full post
COVID-19 UPDATES IN DE
Updated Monday, April 1, 2020
Telehealth Updates Specific to Delaware
CMS: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19,
With the advent of the current situation with COVID-19 and recognizing that the pandemic is a serious public health threat, Governor Carney issued the Second Modification to the State of Emergency on 3/18/2020. This modification allows temporary changes to the current Delaware … Read full post
A Message from DPTA President Stacie Larkin
Dear members,
It is a whole new world and we are all trying to navigate the day to day changes that are impacting all aspect of our lives. With Governor Carney now implementing a “stay at home” order and only “essential” businesses to remain open, the impact on patients needing care is concerning. Although physical therapy practices are considered “essential” … Read full post
DPTA Message to the Office of Governor Carney
The following letter was sent by DPTA leadership to the Director of Legislative Services in the Office of the Governor:
Dear Mr. Seemans,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Delaware Physical Therapy Association (DPTA). As Governor Carney and his advisors are expected to make additional recommendations for essential versus nonessential businesses that will be allowed to operate … Read full post
Governor Signs PT Licensure Compact
DPTA is proud to report that Governor Carney signed Senate Bill 83, the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact into law. Angela Smith, President of the Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers and DPTA member as well as DPTA Chief Delegate, Lynne Sturgill joined the governor and representatives from his administration for the bill signing. Congratulations and thank you … Read full post
DPTA President’s June Message
Greetings fellow DPTA members! I want to start off by saying “thank you”. As a member, you may often wonder what is DPTA doing for PTs/PTAs in our state. My intention here is to help make visible some of the activities your leaders have been involved in recently. Below are some highlights:
Executive Committee Happenings
When I became president, one … Read full post