Guest Blog: Real Patient Story: Fall Prevention for Bob
By Ethan Paster, PT, DPT Physical Therapist at Therapy Partners Group It’s 6:45 AM on a Monday morning. I’m reviewing my caseload for the day when I see that my first patient is Robert, “Bob” as he’s told me to call him – an 89-year-old retired electrical engineer from Boston. He’s newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
APTQI Celebrates World Physical Therapy Day to Recognize the Importance of the Profession
September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day: a day focused on recognizing and celebrating the value of the physical therapy profession and the physical therapists who help patients recover, move better, and live healthier lives across the globe. Despite what many may think, physical therapy extends far beyond recovery from injury or surgery. It helps…
APTQI is Investing in the Next Generation of Physical Therapy Professionals
By Nikesh Patel, PT At APTQI, advocacy has always meant looking beyond today’s challenges. Whether we’re fighting for sustainable Medicare provider reimbursement, advancing policies that improve patient access to care, or promoting innovation in rehabilitation services, we understand that investing in the future of physical therapy is an essential part of advocacy. Student Advocacy Mentorship…
The Patients First Act Would Bring Long-Overdue Stability to Medicare Reimbursement
For millions of older Americans, physical therapy is an essential service that helps them recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, prevent falls, and maintain their independence. Yet, the current Medicare payment system—which is vital for providing coverage for these critical services—continues to face instability. This not only creates challenges for providers, but it also threatens…
Guest Blog: Strengthening the Future of Outpatient Care: Partnering to Advance Meaningful Advocacy
Jeremy Hurewitz, President of WelcomeWare Meaningful partnerships are essential for successful advocacy. Alongside physical therapy services, administrative work is the backbone of any practice. Booking appointments, scheduling meetings, and taking phone calls help ensure that patients can access routine care. Vendors often see patterns across many practices, including where administrative friction delays care, increases staff workload, or limits…
SAFE Act’s Lead Sponsor, Sen. Jim Justice, Discusses Bill During West Virginia Clinic Visit
On July 6, Senator Jim Justice (WV) visited a First Settlement Physical Therapy clinic in Beckley, WV, to meet with constituents and discuss the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act (SAFE Act), legislation introduced by the senator to prevent falls among older adults and reduce healthcare spending. With 33.1% of older adults in West Virginia falling each year,…