The Physical Therapy Role in a Skilled Nursing Facility
It often doesn’t occur to us to consider the role physical therapy plays in the care of a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. As people age, movement gets harder. Arthritis is one reason for this but there are many others, some not necessarily related to aging....
APTA Opens Outcome Registry
During the APTA 2017 Combined Sections Meeting, the APTA announced the launch of a comprehensive outcome registry with the goal of building a repository data from patients and practices nationwide. In the words of Justin Moore, PT, DPT, it is hoped to be “a bridge...
APTA and Additional Therapy Groups Provide Guidance to Healthcare Reform
The future of medical care in the United States is uncertain as Congress reviews the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Speech-Language-Hearing...
Physical Therapy Compliance: What you need to know
Physical Therapy Compliance and Code: What You Need To Know About the Changes Colorado physical therapists take note. There are new evaluation codes and compliance you need to note. As we strive to continue to provide the best services to our patients, we need to...
