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Albuquerque Journal

SAFE Act would help seniors avoid falls

Each day, older Americans fall. These falls lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. They also significantly increase health care costs, totaling an estimated $100 billion a…

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The Lowell Sun

Rep. Trahan should support preventive care legislation

Every day, tens of thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations, and even death. They also significantly increase the financial strain on…

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Alexandria Times

Falls: How to reduce risks, call for action

Every day, tens of thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. One in four adults aged 65 or older…

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APTQI Commends CMS for Heeding Physical Therapists’ Call to Expand General Supervision for Therapy Assistants and Reduce Administrative Burdens

While APTQI commends CMS for expanding general supervision for PTAs and OTAs for all physical therapy and occupational therapy services delivered in private practices and for including a plan of…

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APTQI Thanks Rep. Miller for Visiting Marshall University School of Physical Therapy 

Rep. Miller, lead sponsor of the SAFE Act (H.R. 7618), toured training labs and met with physical therapy students   WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality & Innovation (APTQI) today…

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APTQI Welcomes New Affiliate Members Mountain Land Physical Therapy and PT Partners 

Growing APTQI membership expands advocacy outreach to build support for SAFE Act and protect sector from future Medicare cuts   WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI)…

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Morning Consult: Vast Majority of Older Americans are Worried About Falling and Urge Congress to Expand Access to Fall Prevention Services 

87% of older Americans support the bipartisan Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act to expand Medicare beneficiaries’ access to comprehensive falls risk assessment and prevention services at…

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Idaho Statesman

Fall injuries a huge risk for older Americans. This simple step could keep them safe

Idaho’s physical therapy community is rallying behind new legislation introduced in Congress that would help expand access to critical physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services for seniors enrolled in Medicare….

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Magic Valley Times-News

Letter to the editor: In support of SAFE Act

Each day, thousands of older Americans fall. These falls lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations, and even death. They also significantly increase the financial strain on our healthcare system,…

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The Mercury News

Bill could help seniors avoid falls

Every day, thousands of older Americans fall. These falls often lead to prolonged pain, broken bones, hospitalizations and even death. They also increase health care costs, with estimated annual costs…

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