Perryville Republic Monitor
SAFE Act would help prevent costly crisis of falls
Lawmakers need to do more to help prevent older Americans from the crisis of falls. That may sound extreme, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
PT Pintcast
Podcast: How PTs Can Save Healthcare Billions: Inside the SAFE Act Explained
Physical therapists are facing serious challenges — from ongoing Medicare cuts to the urgent need to pass the SAFE Act (H.R. 1171) to help prevent falls and reduce opioid use….
Manchester Ink Link News
Local physical therapy leaders urge Senator Hassan to support SAFE Act
As our population continues to age, the incidence of dangerous falls is on the rise. Each year, 14 million older Americans – including over 69,000 in New Hampshire – fall,…
Behind the Sports Medicine Podcast
Podcast: Top Healthcare Expert Reveals SAFE ACT Benefits
Tune into Episode 28 with Nikesh Patel PT, DPT, Executive Director of Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI). In this episode, Dr. Nick Patel discusses his journey in…
APTQI Applauds AARP For Supporting the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act
AARP supports role of bipartisan bill in preventing falls among our nation’s older adults, helping them stay safe, healthy, and independent. Washington, D.C. –– Today APTQI commended AARP for expressing support for…
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
SNFs, clinicians sound off on Congress’ inaction on physician fee schedule cuts in spending bill
Skilled nursing providers and clinicians are criticizing Congress’ short-term spending bill signed by President Trump on Friday, which notably omitted the reversal of cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule….
Live Better Longer Podcast
Podcast: The Impact Medicare Cuts Have on Older Adults
This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome Executive Director of APTQI (Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation) Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT and political lobbyist, Consultant…
Physical Therapy Leaders Disappointed Continuing Resolution Fails to Address the 2025 Medicare Cuts
APTQI hopes Congress will pass the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 879) as part of its forthcoming reconciliation package Washington, D.C. –– Today APTQI expressed disappointment that Congress’…
APTQI Joins More Than 100 Provider Groups Urging Congress to Act Immediately on 2025 Medicare Cuts Now in Effect
To address Medicare provider cuts, specialty provider groups – including like physical and occupational therapists – call on Congress to pass the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act…
The West Virginia Daily News
Miller, Stansbury Reintroduce the SAFE Act
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act will permit occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of…