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Payment and Regulatory Update: December 1, 2021

Dec 1, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Vaccine Mandates, Commercial Payer Updates

2-Minute Step Test (2MST)

Nov 1, 2021/Test & Measure

The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness originally

APTA Commitment to Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 1, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: APTA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association, profession, and society.

APTA Practice Advisory: CMS COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule

Jan 20, 2022/Resource

On Nov. 4, CMS and OSHA issued federal regulations on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Review APTA's practice advisory to to understand how this rule might impact your practice.

APTA: Physical Therapist Management of Parkinson Disease Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

Apr 1, 2022/CPG

Related Resources Parkinson Disease CPG Toolkit Pocket Guide  Podcast: Parkinson CPG Knowledge Translation Translations: Chinese, Greek CPG+ Appraisal Rating 6 out of 7 (How was this rating made?)  Highlights This CPG provides 12 recommendations and 2 best practice statements for physical therapist management

Congressional Letters Regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Feb 22, 2021/Open Access

At the start of 2021 APTA collaborated with many other medical organizations to initiate communications with the new congress about the shortcomings of the current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

COVID-19 Rapid Guideline: Managing the Long-term Effects of COVID-19 [NG188]

Nov 11, 2021/CPG

This "living" guideline covers identifying, assessing, and managing the long-term effects of COVID-19, frequently described as "long COVID." It makes recommendations about care in all health care settings for adults, children, and young people who have new or ongoing symptoms lasting four weeks or more

Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

Your Obligation to Provide LEP Services: Four Factors to Consider

Jan 26, 2021/Article

To determine your obligations under Title VI, HHS regulations and guidance, and the Affordable Care Act, consider these four factors.

Diversity Climate: A Key for Successful Diversity Management in Physical Therapy

Nov 13, 2020/Resource

This course introduces physical therapy professionals to the concept of Diversity Climate and its relationship to positive organizational outcomes.