The results of a new independent, nonpartisan study, commissioned by a coalition of health care provider groups, including the American Physical Therapy Association, show Medicare could save between $168 million and $242 million over 10 years by reducing...
(Washington, DC) US Senators Robert Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and US Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), introduced the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (HR 3320/S 1679) in the House of Representatives and US...
APTA-supported bipartisan legislation taking aim at misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans has arrived at the U.S. House of Representatives. If signed into law, the bill could mark a major shift in Medicare Advantage by holding plans more...
Washington, DC — Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and David McKinley (WV-01), with Rep. Joseph Morelle, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rep. Albio Sires, Rep. Claudia Tenney, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Rodney Davis, Rep. Bobby Rush, Rep. Don Young, Rep. Nanette...
It has been nearly 4 years since some PTs were first allowed to bring in another licensed PT to treat Medicare patients during temporary absences. Could 2021 be the year the opportunity is extended to PTs everywhere? An APTA-backed bill could make that possible,...
