Tribune Star
Hoosiers still need physical therapy
At a time when older Americans are facing the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government is pushing through policies that will make it harder for the more…
The State
ON PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
With COVID-19 cases rising, I am worried about the long-term effects that this pandemic will have on our health care system. I’m a practice manager for Carolina Physical Therapy and…
Twin Falls Times-News
In light of COVID-19 Crisis, Congress Should Prevent Specialty Provider Cuts
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Idaho has not yet become the hot spot that many feared, however the impact of the deadly disease will resonate with our state’s economy…
Morning Consult
Medicare: Don’t Cut Seniors Off From Critical Physical Therapy Telehealth
In the midst of the current coronavirus emergency, the federal government has taken incredibly bold steps to enable American seniors — those most vulnerable to COVID-19 — to access telehealth…
Fairfax County Times
Leave home or forego care: During COVID-19, vulnerable patients face a difficult choice
Imagine: you’re a senior citizen recovering from a serious illness or injury, but you can’t leave your home out of fear of coming down with the potentially deadly coronavirus. Do…
The Hill
As America fights pandemic, ensuring continuity of care is critical
Every day, Americans wake up to a new reality created by the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For the days and months to come, daily life will significantly change as…
Fierce Healthcare
Decisions to slash Medicare lack transparency while putting patients at risk
Physical therapy is a safe, effective, and preferred treatment for millions of American seniors. But unfortunately, a series of new federal policies threaten to dramatically reduce access to the valuable…
Concord Monitor
Letter: Stop Medicare cuts to physical therapy
As a physical therapist, I know how important physical therapy is to helping members of our community address injury, reduce chronic pain and prevent falls. Despite the incredible value of…
Becker's Hospital Review
CMS asked to revisit reimbursement cuts to physical therapists, social workers
Nearly 100 Congress members requested more information from CMS regarding proposed reimbursement cuts for physical therapists and social workers in 2021.
Fierce Healthcare
Physical therapists hope CMS will take another look at planned cut to Medicare reimbursement
Physical therapists hope to get CMS to reconsider a planned 8% cut to their Medicare reimbursements in 2021. And they’ve got a group of bipartisan lawmakers asking CMS to justify…