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APTQI Applauds AARP For Supporting the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act

AARP supports role of bipartisan bill in preventing falls among our nation’s older adults, helping them stay safe, healthy, and independent. Washington, D.C. –– Today APTQI commended AARP for expressing support for…

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McKnight's Long-Term Care News

SNFs, clinicians sound off on Congress’ inaction on physician fee schedule cuts in spending bill

Skilled nursing providers and clinicians are criticizing Congress’ short-term spending bill signed by President Trump on Friday, which notably omitted the reversal of cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule….

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Live Better Longer Podcast

Podcast: The Impact Medicare Cuts Have on Older Adults

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome Executive Director of APTQI (Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation) Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT and political lobbyist, Consultant…

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Physical Therapy Leaders Disappointed Continuing Resolution Fails to Address the 2025 Medicare Cuts

APTQI hopes Congress will pass the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 879) as part of its forthcoming reconciliation package  Washington, D.C. –– Today APTQI expressed disappointment that Congress’…

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APTQI Joins More Than 100 Provider Groups Urging Congress to Act Immediately on 2025 Medicare Cuts Now in Effect 

To address Medicare provider cuts, specialty provider groups – including like physical and occupational therapists – call on Congress to pass the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act…

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The West Virginia Daily News

Miller, Stansbury Reintroduce the SAFE Act

Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act will permit occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of…

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Physical Therapy Leaders Commend Reintroduction of Bipartisan SAFE Act to Prevent Senior Falls 

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act aims to increase access to preventative care and reduce dangerous falls among America’s Medicare patients  WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…

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APTQI Hails Bipartisan Bill to Cancel Damaging Medicare Cuts in 2025

Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act spearheaded by Representatives Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) promises to undo the disruptive -2.8% cut to the Medicare Physician Fee…

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Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—To help older Americans stay healthy, Congress and CMS should prioritize preventative care

The 119th Congress and the Trump Administration have before them significant challenges for long-term healthcare reforms. As policymakers discuss new ways to make healthcare more cost-efficient and streamlined, they should…

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Medical Economics

What they’re saying about the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act 2025

“At a time when the cost of maintaining a practice and providing care is unsustainable, it is critical for policymakers to provide annual updates to Medicare reimbursement instead of implementing…

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