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Finance, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce Democrats Raise Concerns About Growing Usage of Prior Authorization, Ghost Networks and Aggressive Marketing Among Medicare Advantage Plans. Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron…
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New Report Just Released October 17, 2024, by the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.   Refusal of Recovery: How Medicare Advantage Insurers Have Denied Patients Access to Post-Acute Care
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We'd like to extend our congratulations to the newly elected APTA Private Practice officials! Directors: Kelly Sanders (re-elected), Brian Hartz Treasurer: Chris Albanese Secretary: Kathy Stenslie Nominating Committee: Dan Mills We also…
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APTA Private Practice would like to acknowledge those members who have made valuable contributions to physical therapist-owned businesses, their community, and to the Section. Awards will be presented at the APTA Private Practice Annual…
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From APTA News: The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2025 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule. Unfortunately, as in previous years, the budget-neutral payment system has led to proposed payment…
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CMS published the draft physician fee schedule rule on July 10 (official Federal Register publication scheduled for July 31), setting forth proposed regulations for Medicare in 2025. It is being reviewed for its impact on APTA Private…
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United Healthcare has published an updated Habilitative Services policy that eliminates ambiguity regarding required "time-in and time-out" documentation. The Payer has made the following change in their policy: Treatment Session Notes…
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APTA and APTA Private Practice are supporting legislation that takes on misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans has been introduced in the 118th Congress in both the House and Senate. Known as the Improving Seniors’…
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A report released today revealed that virtual health technologies, when guided by a physical therapist, deliver ″clinically meaningful improvements in pain and function″ for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The report, Virtual…
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On April 23, the FTC issued a final rule banning employers from using non-compete clauses with workers. Following are some main points of this new rule. Employers are banned from entering into or attempting to enforce any new noncompetes.…