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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 […]

Yesterday, BCBS of Alabama announced they will implement the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy effective November 1, 2019. This means that only the first CPT code billed will be paid at 100%, and each subsequent CPT code per visit, per patient will be reduced by 50% of the practice expense. What this translates to is

We have been getting a lot of questions on these 2 topics to ring in the New Year- so I I wanted to provide a brief update on these two issues: We have been getting a lot of questions on these 2 topics to ring in the New Year- so I I wanted to provide

APTA is creating some resources for its members, and ALAPTA will do our best to pass along the information.   APTA is creating some resources for its members, and ALAPTA will do our best to pass along the information.  Here are some considerations that are FREE to all members.   Nov 28, 1-1:45pm CT:  An

2018 PT DAY OF SERVICE- Pledge to participate 

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

ASU student’s (pictured left to right) Ariel Johnson, Olivia Walker, Ike Obakpolor, and Brianna Fairley served on a student panel with UAB medical students for the Baptist Health Exploring Program. This program consists of high school students from the Montgomery area who are interested in health care careers. Many of these high schoolers are from

You can bid now! You don’t want to miss this! ALAPTA is giving YOU multiple ways to participate in our SILENT AUCTION to benefit the ALAPTA Political Action Committee (PAC) AND Alabama Direct Access 2019! First, we are introducing our first ever Online Silent Auction! We have 4 amazing prizes up for online bid: 1.

On Friday, Feb 9, Congress passed a $500 billion bipartisan budget deal that funds the US government through March 23, 2018 and sets the spending framework for 2019. Permanent Fix to Therapy Cap Signed into Law On Friday, Feb 9, Congress passed a $500 billion bipartisan budget deal that funds the US government through March

2018 ALAPTA Spring Conference April 20-22 April 20-22, 2018 Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 Click Here for more information!