CMS Releases Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2026
On October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for Calendar Year 2026. The rule included several provisions that impact the physical and occupational therapy communities. In line with the increase included in H.R.1, the final rule updated the MPFS conversion factor from $32.3465…
Guest Blog: H-1B Visa Fees Could Exacerbate the Physical Therapy Workforce Shortage
By: Dan Rootenberg From rural clinics to urban outpatient rehabilitation centers, physical therapy practices nationwide, and indeed many medical professions, are doing their best to recruit and retain the skilled clinicians needed to meet increasingly rising demand for the hands-on care we provide. With the United States already facing a shortage of physical and occupational…
CDC Launches New Fall Prevention Tool to Help Aging Adults Avoid Falls
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently launched the Living Injury-Free from Falls Every Day (LIFE) Fall Prevention Planning Tool to help older adults, caregivers, and families create personalized plans to reduce their risk of falling. By providing evidence-based fall prevention strategies, this tool empowers older Americans to assess their own fall risk and develop…
Guest Blog: Stopping Falls in Every Community Nationwide
By: Ashley Pastore In an era of polarization, it’s important to remember that some issues transcend ideological lines. The health, safety, and independence of our aging population is one of them. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, with 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ experiencing a fall each year. These incidents…
New Research Indicates the Recent Surge in Fall Deaths May Be Tied to Prescription Drug Use
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) examines the increasing fatality of falls among older adults. Although our aging population has always been at risk for serious falls, data suggest that the recent surge reflects a new phenomenon that may be explained by an increased reliance on prescription drugs.…
APTQI Recognizes National Physical Therapy Month
This October, APTQI is proud to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month – an opportunity to spotlight the benefits of physical therapy and the important work our members do in supporting strong patient outcomes. Whether a patient’s goal is prevention or rehabilitation, physical therapy is directly linked to lasting mobility, independence, and overall improved quality of…