News & Articles

OSHA Town Hall

Apr 28, 2020 |

OSHA expert to remind us of basic housekeeping rules and what additionally needs to considered to address COVID-19 needs.

WV The Health Plan – “2020 THP Updates with Emphasis on COVID-19″.

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...

OPTA Introduces HB 547 – Fair Co-pay Legislation

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...

CMS Repeals crucial edits

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:...

Palmetto GBA will host Ask the Contractor Teleconferences (ACTs)

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...

CSM Meetings – Denver CO

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...

New CCI Edits!!

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...

MIPS – Are you Required or Eligible to report?

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

Submit 2019 MIPS – Submission is open

Jan 14, 2020 |

PERFORMANCE YEAR 2019 Submission Window is Open You can now sign in to submit your PY 2019 data.  Data can be submitted and updated any time unit March 31, 2020, 8PM EDT when the submission window closes. You can also opt-in to participate in MIPS if you meet certain...

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