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CMS PLANS TO CONTINUE PT, OT REIMBURSEMENT CUTS IN 2021; APTQI EXPRESSES CONCERN

Despite opposition from lawmakers and healthcare stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to move forward with its decision to include deep, across-the-board 9% payment cuts to…

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Medium

In the Era of COVID-19, Physical Therapy Patients Need a Lifeline

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically and forever altered almost every aspect of our lives. With the virus still spreading rapidly across the much of the country, Americans are once again…

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Monday’s Letters: Buchanan bill would prevent therapy cuts

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented stress to our health care system, economy and well-being. It is critical that Floridians — especially vulnerable seniors and individuals with serious underlying conditions…

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Tribune Star

Hoosiers still need physical therapy

At a time when older Americans are facing the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government is pushing through policies that will make it harder for the more…

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The State

ON PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

With COVID-19 cases rising, I am worried about the long-term effects that this pandemic will have on our health care system. I’m a practice manager for Carolina Physical Therapy and…

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Twin Falls Times-News

In light of COVID-19 Crisis, Congress Should Prevent Specialty Provider Cuts

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Idaho has not yet become the hot spot that many feared, however the impact of the deadly disease will resonate with our state’s economy…

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Morning Consult

Medicare: Don’t Cut Seniors Off From Critical Physical Therapy Telehealth

In the midst of the current coronavirus emergency, the federal government has taken incredibly bold steps to enable American seniors — those most vulnerable to COVID-19 — to access telehealth…

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Fairfax County Times

Leave home or forego care: During COVID-19, vulnerable patients face a difficult choice

Imagine: you’re a senior citizen recovering from a serious illness or injury, but you can’t leave your home out of fear of coming down with the potentially deadly coronavirus.  Do…

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The Hill

As America fights pandemic, ensuring continuity of care is critical

Every day, Americans wake up to a new reality created by the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For the days and months to come, daily life will significantly change as…

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Fierce Healthcare

Decisions to slash Medicare lack transparency while putting patients at risk

Physical therapy is a safe, effective, and preferred treatment for millions of American seniors. But unfortunately, a series of new federal policies threaten to dramatically reduce access to the valuable…

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