Jun 23, 2020 |
Private Practice During the Pandemic: Lessons Learned
May 1, 2020 |
Physical, Occupational and Speech therapists in private practice are eligible to bill Medicare for certain services provided via telehealth
May 1, 2020 |
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Apr 28, 2020 |
OSHA expert to remind us of basic housekeeping rules and what additionally needs to considered to address COVID-19 needs.
Apr 28, 2020 |
Read the latest guidelines for Re-opening Facilities to Provide Non-emergent Non-COVID-19 Healthcare.
Apr 28, 2020 |
On April 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and suspending its Advance Payment Program to Part B suppliers effective immediately.
Apr 13, 2020 |
You are invited to join The Health Plan via webinar on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT to learn of changes that may impact your practice in 2020. In addition to general updates, this free webinar will contain information pertinent to THP’s...
Apr 2, 2020 |
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Apr 2, 2020 |
Latest Relief Package: Options for Small Businesses The CARES Act signed into law on March 27 is aimed at providing relief in a wide range of areas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what the package offers to small businesses. The federal government...
Mar 13, 2020 |
March 10, 2020. Rep. Jeff LaRe (R-77) introduced legislation that would create co-pay parity for physical and occupational therapy services. Currently, insurance carriers classify PTs and OTs as “specialists” and patients are often subjected to higher co-pays than...
Jan 28, 2020 |
APTA and its members engaged in extensive advocacy efforts to convince CMS to rethink its decision. On January 24, CMS announced that it would do away with the most problematic changes and, for the most part, return to the coding rules PTs used in 2019. What it means:...
Jan 15, 2020 |
Palmetto GBA will host Ask the Contractor Teleconferences (ACTs) on various topics throughout the year. Mark your calendars now so that you don’t miss a chance to learn valuable information about how Medicare guidelines affect your practice! Benefits of...
Jan 15, 2020 |
APTA Combined Sections Meetings are scheduled in Denver, Colorado February 12 – 15, 2020. Register HERE Future dates: CSM 2020 – Feb 24 – 27 – Orlando, Florida CSM 2022 – Feb 1 -4 - San Antonio, Texas CSM 2023 – Feb 22 – 25...
Jan 14, 2020 |
Effective January 1, 2020 Physical and Occupational therapy when providing an initial evaluation you cannot provide therapeutic activities (code 97530 ) and therapeutic procedures, group, 2 or more individuals (code 97150) during the same visit. When providing...
Jan 14, 2020 |
Although you checked in December 2019, check again (and maybe again) on your status to report. Check using each physical therapist NPI number. Click HERE to check your status
