The Vindicator
Rep. Rulli supports Ohio senior citizens
Here at First Settlement Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to not only treating but also preventing falls among our older population. As the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths…
NC Political News
Combatting the Number One Cause of Injury for NC Seniors Starts with Physical Therapy
As the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, fall prevention practices are a top priority for physical therapists across the country. Falls are expensive and painful but also debilitating…
Perryville Republic Monitor
SAFE Act would help prevent costly crisis of falls
Lawmakers need to do more to help prevent older Americans from the crisis of falls. That may sound extreme, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
PT Pintcast
Podcast: How PTs Can Save Healthcare Billions: Inside the SAFE Act Explained
Physical therapists are facing serious challenges — from ongoing Medicare cuts to the urgent need to pass the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to help prevent falls and reduce opioid use….
Manchester Ink Link News
Local physical therapy leaders urge Senator Hassan to support SAFE Act
As our population continues to age, the incidence of dangerous falls is on the rise. Each year, 14 million older Americans – including over 69,000 in New Hampshire – fall,…
Behind the Sports Medicine Podcast
Podcast: Top Healthcare Expert Reveals SAFE ACT Benefits
Tune into Episode 28 with Nikesh Patel PT, DPT, Executive Director of Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI). In this episode, Dr. Nick Patel discusses his journey in…
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….
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…
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…
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…