Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Medicare to Remove Barriers to Physical Therapy Telehealth Services
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, physical and occupational therapists have been sounding the alarm on the urgent need for Medicare to expand seniors’ access to telehealth-based physical therapy services. It is critical that skilled care remains available for the millions of patients who rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility…
A Discussion with the Jackson Clinics’ Ben Keeton During COVID-19
As our nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that skilled care remains available for the millions of patients who rely on physical therapy services to manage their pain, post-operative care, mobility and risk of falling. APTQI spoke with the Jackson Clinic’s Director of Clinical Operations R. Benjamin Keeton, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, about…
Congress and the Administration Must Protect America’s Seniors & Healthcare Jobs
As our nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that our lawmakers and the Administration ensure skilled care remains available for the millions of patients who rely on physical therapy services to manage their post-operative care, pain, immobility and fall risk. Telehealth services represent a major piece of the puzzle for ensuring continued access…
Medicare Announces Expanded Payment Program for Healthcare Providers
Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a significant expansion of its accelerated and advanced payment program for healthcare providers serving Medicare beneficiaries. The announcement comes as the COVID-19 pandemic places unprecedented stress on countless provider communities across the country, including physical therapists. The expansion, which includes changes from the Coronavirus, Aid,…
Action Needed to Protect Therapy Patients During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread and communities are increasingly practicing social distancing, seniors who rely on physical and occupational therapy services to manage their chronic and acute pain are at risk of losing access to necessary care. Fortunately, Congress can help. By allowing Medicare reimbursement for physical and occupational therapy services provided through…
Physical Therapy is a Proven Solution to Falls Among the Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30 million elderly Americans fall every year – a figure representing roughly one-quarter of all seniors. This problem is only expected to worsen as America’s population grows older, underscoring the valuable role physical therapy can play in addressing this epidemic. Physical therapy treatments enable seniors to…