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…
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…
Travels with the Post
Congresswoman Dean Tours North Coventry Ivy Rehab
The North Coventry office of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, 10 Glocker Way, recently received a visit from PA 4th District Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. She was there to tour the facility and learn…
Healthcare Finance
Medical groups push for end to yearly payment cuts
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized the proposed 2.8% payment cut for physicians in its 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule.
McKnights Home Care
CMS cuts physician pay, extends some telehealth flexibilities in new rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday finalized its 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which will affect home care providers. Among the changes, it cut pay rates…