APTQI in the News

KFF Health News

Medicare Cuts Harm Seniors’ Access to Physical Therapy Care

It’s disheartening to hear stories of physical therapists who are increasingly struggling to afford their training and cost of living while facing lower pay (“Back Pain? Bum Knee? Be Prepared…

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Albuquerque Journal

Health care system not meeting demand for physical therapy

Physical therapy is crucial for regaining movement, flexibility, strength, and independence following injury or infirmity. Unfortunately, New Mexicans’ access to physical therapy is under threat.

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McKnights Long-Term Care News

Physical therapy group opposes proposed 3.6% reimbursement cut 

The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revisit its Medicare doctor fee proposal for next year, saying the changes could affect access…

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MedPage Today

Deeper Medicare Cuts Won’t Reduce the $50B Spending on Older Adult Falls

Falls among seniors pose a significant public health challenge, leading to 3 millionopens in a new tab or window emergency room visits and more than 36,000 deathsopens in a new tab or window each…

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Home Health Care News

Study Highlights Physical Therapy’s Clinical, Financial Benefits Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Increased physical therapy (PT) utilization is associated with significant reductions in hospitalizations and emergency room visits, more evidence shows. Meanwhile, home health providers are still grappling with how to manage…

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

Better access to physical therapy a must in WV

West Virginia’s senior citizens are fighting two epidemics: falls and opioids. While there are no easy solutions to these serious problems, greater access to physical therapy has the potential to…

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McKnights Long-Term Care News

Study: PT following a fall slashes ED visits, opioid use in Medicare recipients

The use of physical therapy following a fall-related injury significantly reduces the rate of serious new injuries, related opioid use and healthcare costs among falls-prone patients, a new study has…

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Arizona Daily Star

Access to Physical Therapy Vital for Aging Arizonians

Physical therapy is a cost-effective, patient-preferred option to prevent and treat pain without medication. It is clinically proven to improve strength, function, and mobility, especially for seniors as they age….

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McKnights Long-Term Care News

Telehealth and rehab with end of PHE

Regulation is always clear and easy to comprehend.  Laughable, right? What often happens when new rules and regulations are proposed or finalized is that there is a flurry of activity…

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Inside Health Policy

CMS: Therapists In SNFs, HHAs And Rehab Agencies Can Continue Telehealth Indefinitely

Pivoting from guidance issued in the weeks leading up to the end of the PHE, CMS clarified in an FAQ Friday (May 19) that eligible distant site therapists can continue…

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