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Details are still emerging around exactly how CMS intends to walk back a decision to change coding methodologies that prevented PTs from billing an evaluation performed on the same day as therapeutic activities and/or group therapy activities. But we know a little more now: namely, that the decision is retroactive to January 1 of this year, the […]

Due to APTA’s extensive advocacy efforts, the NCCI contractor has notified APTA that CMS will resolve the CPT coding change that prevented certain eval and activity codes from being furnished and billed on the same day for the same patient. CMS to provide further details. Stay tuned!

Thank you to Senator Doug Jones for cosponsoring the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access bill (HR 2802/S 970). Senator Jones is the first Alabama Senator to cosponsor a bill that supports physical therapy in our State! The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program is needed in Alabama to ensure access to necessary Services

Thank you to Representative Terri Sewell (D-7) for signing onto a letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of CMS, to voice concern over the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Rule that proposes a policy that would significantly impact the services provided by PTs and PTAs in the State of Alabama. The 2020 PFS proposes to

BC/BS of Alabama PT Fee Schedule – Effective Nov. 1, 2019 Download Fee Schedule

Marilyn Gossman Award for Professionalism in Physical Therapy Diane Clark, PT, DSc, MBA Matthew Ford, PT, PhD Barbara Bradford Leadership Award Corey Irby, PT Governmental Affairs Award Ellen Strunk, PT, MS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Advocate Award Jordan Tolbert

Vice President Patty Perez, PT, DscPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secretary Dominique Forte, PT, DPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Treasurer Vanessa LeBlanc, PT, DPT Delegate Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Tonquita Hampton, PT, DPT PTA Caucus Representative Jordan Lormor, PTA Nominating Committee David

For members who were unable to attend the ALAPTA Fall Conference, we have important news for you! The 2020 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule has some significant proposals that will affect your practice if you see Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage outpatients. While APTA and ALAPTA will be commenting on this bad proposal, we need

Marilyn Gossman Professionalism in Physical Therapy Award Purpose: To honor a Chapter Member demonstrating outstanding professionalism in any of the areas of physical therapy service, practice, education and/or research. Prerequisite criteria are listed below:  Active Chapter Member  Engaged in the physical therapy profession for at least 15 years.  Has positively and substantially

As most of you know, in 2019 ALAPTA’s legislative efforts to improve Alabamians’ ability to access the services of a Physical Therapist fell short of the goal, despite our best efforts. The legislative process can be tedious and those who navigate the waters must understand that change does not come easily or quickly. Prior to