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ONC says the delay is intended to allow providers to focus on the pandemic. It also gives you a chance to prepare for what’s coming. The agency in charge of the rule now says that compliance must begin on April 5, 2021. The previous startup date was Nov. 2 this year. The initial final rule, […]

NEW: APTA has several resources regarding new federal regulations and policies designed to improve interoperability and patient access to their health information. These new regulations impact the physical therapy profession!

THE DEADLINE FOR REPRESENTATIVES TO SIGN ONTO THE BERA/BUCHSON LETTER IS FRIDAY, OCT. 16.

Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is changing the terms for Medicare Parts A and B providers who received payments from the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) programs, which authorize advance payments that must be repaid. Provider repayment “will now begin one year from the issuance date of

Please join us in celebrating PT Day of Service on Oct. 10, 2020. APTA Alabama will collect donations through PT Month for three organizations in the state. To participate, all you need is a decorated poster and a box to collect the donations at your school, clinic, or office. Then, at the end of the

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BRIEF MEMBER SURVEY

Yesterday, August 3, 2020, CMS issued its 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Below is a high-level overview of the estimated combined impact to PT (and OT and SLP) reimbursement in 2021: Estimated impact to PT/OT reimbursement in 2021 In the 2021 PFS proposed rule, CMS advances the policy discussed in 2020 PFS rulemaking to

It is with a heavy heart that we must notify you of the passing of our Executive Director, Mr. Jeffrey Vinzant.

APTA Alabama is sponsoring a Chapter Member to be an APTA Centennial Scholar. This program is designed to develop future Chapter and national leaders. If you have leadership aspirations in APTA or at the Chapter level, please read the following information and complete the application for this incredible opportunity.   What is the purpose of the

UnitedHealthcare is continuing its expansion of telehealth access, including temporarily waiving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) originating site requirements and temporarily reimbursing claims for physical, occupational and speech therapists for certain services performed using live interactive video-conferencing while a patient is at home.  ·        For Medicare Advantage plans, self-funded Group Market health plans, and