Physical Therapy Leaders Submit Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letter Urging Equipment Price Updates
Warning direct practice expense inputs are outdated, APTQI encourages CMS to take steps to ensure physical therapy services and equipment are appropriately valued Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…
Austin American Statesman
SAFE Act needs support
As a physical therapist, I see firsthand how one fall can change a senior’s life forever. In Texas, 29% of seniors fall annually, leading to life-threatening injuries, loss of independence…
APTQI Welcomes Second Door Health as New Affiliate Member
Growing advocacy network champions support for policies to improve falls prevention measures and stabilize reimbursement for physical and occupational therapy practices Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…
Arlington Now
Senator Warner: Co-Sponsor the SAFE Act to Improve Access to Preventive Care for Older Virginians
There is no denying that treatment without prevention neglects a core element of healthcare. And for older adults, prevention is crucial to reducing the risk of injury and hospitalization. As…
Idaho Statesman
Falls threaten Idaho seniors. Changes to Medicare could help
It may not make headlines, but falls are one of the biggest threats to the health and safety of Idaho’s older adults. As a physical therapist, I’ve helped my patients…
Go To Health Media
Podcast: SAFER Seniors Start with the SAFE Bill
Protecting Our Aging Population The SAFE Act represents a critical step forward in addressing the healthcare needs of America’s growing senior population Growing Need for Senior Care As our aging…
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
‘Game-changer’ bill would provide Medicare no-cost falls risk assessments
Proposed federal legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive a no-cost falls risk assessment from a physical or occupational therapist as part of their annual wellness visit is a…
The Cap Times
Help protect older Wisconsinites from falls
Dear Editor: As the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older, fall prevention practices are a top priority for physical and occupational therapists across the country. These…
APTQI Applauds Introduction of the SAFE Act in the U.S. Senate
Older Americans and the physical therapists who treat them support this much-needed bill for expanding patients’ access to fall-prevention services Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and…
KFF Health News
Preventive Physical Therapy Can Spare You From Injury — And Rehab
Thank you for recently highlighting the critical need for quality physical therapy (“How To Find the Right Medical Rehab Services,” July 15) and providing a comprehensive guide on navigating rehabilitation…