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Occupational Therapists Change Lives. CMS Must Better Support Them.

Occupational therapists are critical in helping patients adjust to new circumstances, empowering them with the tools they need to overcome barriers and regain control over their lives.

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APTQI Commends Bipartisan Lawmakers for Introducing REDUCE Act to Cut Back on Administrative Burden on Physical Therapists

Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation today commended Reps. Don Davis (NC-01) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) for introducing the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges (REDUCE)…

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Medicare Cuts Harm Seniors’ Access to Physical Therapy Care

It’s disheartening to hear stories of physical therapists who are increasingly struggling to afford their training and cost of living while facing lower pay (“Back Pain? Bum Knee? Be Prepared…

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APTQI Donates $25,000 to Support the Next Generation of Physical Therapists

The donation to the Rizing Tide Foundation will support scholarships that promote diversity in the physical therapy workforce Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI)…

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Physical Therapy Leaders Express Alarm over New Medicare Cuts, Urge Congress to Help Protect Seniors’ Access to Care

APTQI expressed serious concern over the across-the-board cuts for physical, occupational, and speech therapy included in CMS’ Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule for CY2024 Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for…

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Albuquerque Journal

Health care system not meeting demand for physical therapy

Physical therapy is crucial for regaining movement, flexibility, strength, and independence following injury or infirmity. Unfortunately, New Mexicans’ access to physical therapy is under threat.

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APTQI Welcomes PatientPay as Vendor Affiliate Member

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) is pleased to announce PatientPay has joined as a vendor affiliate member as of October 1. As APTQI…

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McKnights Long-Term Care News

Physical therapy group opposes proposed 3.6% reimbursement cut 

The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revisit its Medicare doctor fee proposal for next year, saying the changes could affect access…

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APTQI Opposes Medicare Cuts to Therapy Services in CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule in Comment Letter to CMS

Washington, DC – In a comment letter submitted on September 11, The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to…

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APTQI Welcomes Limber Health as Vendor Affiliate Member

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) is pleased to announce Limber Health has joined as a vendor affiliate member as of September 1. As…

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