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Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Look-up Tool

At Fall conference Professional Issus, I mentioned the NEW Medicare cards that are being mailed out to all Medicare recipients. Palmetto has a new tool to help!

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2018 Slate of Candidates Announced

Elections will be handled via electronic balloting again this year. Elections will open on July 27, 2018 and close on August 11, 2018 at 11:00 am CT. 

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2018 Spring Business Meeting Presentation

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RECENT POSTS FROM APTA

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    The change would unfairly impact providers who see sicker patients.

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    MIPs, PTA differential, the opioid crisis, and more.

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    Surprisingly, fallers were also more likely to be younger.

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  • APTA Honors and Awards Nominations Now Open

    Now's the time to honor the contributions of APTA members by nominating them for national recognition through the APTA Honors & Awards program.

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  • Help Aging Communities 'Go4Life' in September

    September is Go4Life month.

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    Authors say their study helps to more specifically pinpoint which factors most affect HRQoL among individuals with TSCI.

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  • Study: Some Changes in Care Occurred After Jimmo Settlement

    The median number of therapy visits rose from 7 to 8 after the Jimmo settlement, and patients are more likely to have 12 or more visits than before Jimmo.

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  • Study: Functional Limitation Reporting Isn't Delivering the Data Goods

    "FLR adds burden and complexity without producing much in the way of useful data."

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  • New Pediatric mTBI Guidelines from CDC Take Comprehensive Approach

    A number of APTA's comments on the guidelines were included or addressed in the final version.

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  • Aetna's Policy Clarifications Increase Access to PT Care

     The clarifications help to answer questions related to the company's physical therapy policy, specifically around payment for evaluations and the ways direct access provisions can affect payment.

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    Time to start thinking about National Physical Therapy Month coming in October. Here are 5 ideas for getting involved.

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    Authors of the study say that despite data supporting consultation by a PT in the ED for falls-related visits, the incidence of PT involvement is rare.

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  • Study: Listen to the CPGs—Cardiac Rehab Works

    Despite its proven effectiveness, CR remains "significantly underused," authors say.

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  • Past APTA President Ward Named Presiding Officer for Upcoming WCPT Meeting

    Ward brings a wealth of experience and expertise in governance, leadership, scholarship, and international service.

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  • QPP, MIPS, AAPMs: Learn What’s What With New Payment System Webinar Recordings

    Get ready for what could be next in payment.

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  • Study: Widespread Fall-Risk Screening Efforts, Followed by Appropriate Interventions, Could Produce 'Striking' Results

    Widely-used fall-risk screenings and targeted interventions could make a huge difference, according to the study.

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  • An APTA National Student Conclave Sneak Peek, Courtesy of the Pulse Blog

    Want to get a taste of what NSC will be delivering? Check out these APTA Student Pulse blog posts.

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    "The importance of the contributions of PTs, PTAs,and students can't be overstated."

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  • MedPAC Recommendations for PT Payment Decreases Met With Strong Responses From APTA, Private Practice Section, Alliance

    "MedPAC's proposal to reduce reimbursement for physical therapy services...is short-sighted and unfounded."

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  • What's the Latest at CMS? Your 2018 Guide to Recent Proposed and Final CMS Rules

    Fee schedule, SNFs, home health, and more: some major changes are on the way.

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    "This review is consistent with a position that APTA has supported for several years—that PTs have an important role to play in the ED."

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