Congress Must Protect Access to Physical Therapy by Stopping Looming Medicare Cuts
As the nation comes to grips with the growing health challenge imposed by the COVID-19 outbreak, and physical therapy patients are struggling to access their needed services, physical therapists have another great threat on the horizon: an estimated 8% payment cut to Medicare therapy services in 2021 as a result of the Physician Fee Schedule…
Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 with Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists Owner Jeff Sirabian
As the COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, 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 sat down with Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists Owner Jeff Sirabian to discuss how physical therapists…
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,…