Suffolk News-Herald
Oppose cuts to specialty providers
As lawmakers return home for August recess, policies set in motion back in Washington, D.C., are on the verge of dealing another blow to specialty providers.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Letter to the Editor, July 6 2021: Specialty care access vital for seniors’ care
As lawmakers return home for the August recess, policies set in motion back in Washington, D.C., are on the verge of dealing another blow to specialty providers. Click here to…
Delaware Online
Letter: Congress must ensure Delaware seniors can access physical therapy
When a senior loses muscle mass from a serious illness or has suffered a debilitating injury, physical and occupational therapists are ready to help them recover, manage their pain, and…
APTQI Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Loan Forgiveness Bill for Physical Therapists
If passed, H.R. 3759 would add physical therapists to the National Health Services Corps and offer student loan forgiveness for professionals who commit to serving high-need areas Washington, D.C. ––…
Kaiser Health News
Bolstering Medicare Coverage to Keep Seniors Strong
As you rightly point out, after 15 months of sheltering in place, older Americans are increasingly being negatively impacted by the indirect health effects of covid-19 — including loss of…
South Florida Sun Sentinel
Help specialty care providers
For specialty providers like physical and occupational therapists, the pandemic caused patient volume to plummet. Data shows that physical therapy saw a 34% drop in Medicare spending between January and…
Centre Daily Times
Stop Medicare Cuts to Specialty Care
As many of us begin thinking about the return to “normal,” the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will affect all of us for years to come. Health care providers…
APTQI Applauds Introduction of the Bipartisan Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act
If passed, the bipartisan bill would fund new educational opportunities to help diversify the physical, occupational, and speech therapy workforces Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and…
Issues & Insights
Congress Must Provide Long-Term Relief To Specialty Providers
As the United States emerged from the winter months of early 2021, it seemed – at last – that the nation had finally turned the corner on the darkest chapter…
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Proposed Medicare cuts hurt specialty providers
For specialty providers such as physical and occupational therapists, the pandemic caused patient volume to plummet. American Medical Association data shows that physical therapy saw a 34% drop in Medicare…