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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, APTA is working with other organizations and members to connect volunteers with facilities that need physical therapy services.
May 11, 2020/Review
An interim rule that allows for the use of audio-only remote services for office visit.
Aug 16, 2021/Review
The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Dec 20, 2019/News
APTA and two other organizations are urging HHAs to keep patient access front-and-center and avoid "unnecessary staffing changes."
Mar 23, 2021/CPG
Recommendations for managing COVID‑19 symptoms for patients in the community -- babies, children, young people, and adults in all care settings, including at the end of life.
Apr 19, 2023/Roundup
What to know about the end of the PHE, risk associations for long COVID, funding for long COVID clinic innovation, and more.
Mar 31, 2020/News
CMS has announced "sweeping" temporary changes that give a nod to the potential for true telehealth by PTs even though regulatory barriers still prevent that from happening. Could it be a sign of more to come?
Oct 12, 2022/Roundup
In advance of APTA's Oct. 28-29 long COVID live online course, food for thought (and practice).
Jun 23, 2021/Podcast
World Physiotherapy, previously known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, recently released a briefing paper and toolkit on safe and effective rehabilitation for individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. APTA member Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT, PhD, who represented APTA in authoring
Jan 1, 2020/Article
The PDPM is not intended to be used to make treatment or staffing decisions that reduce or compromise patient care.
