Press Releases

APTQI Decries Serious Cuts in Medicare’s Final PFS Rule, Applauds Protection of RTM Treatment Codes

Across-the-board 4.5 percent conversion factor cuts threaten to undercut seniors’ access to physical and occupational therapy Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today expressed…

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Poll: Senior Voters Value Physical and Occupational Therapy, Fear Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts Will Reduce Access to Care

Eight in ten respondents favor candidates who support protecting physical and occupational therapists from Medicare payment cuts Washington, DC – Nine out of ten Americans over the age of 65…

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APTQI Commends Bipartisan Bill to Block Across-the-Board Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Cuts

The Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 (H.R. 8800) represents a vital lifeline for physicians who desperately need stability and predictability amid economic turbulence Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for…

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Report on Bipartisan Therapy Bill “SMART Act” Paves the Way for Congressional Action

New Report Identifies Potential Medicare Cost Savings by Changing Supervision Requirement; Underscores Critical Role of Therapy Assistants in Rural and Underserved Areas Alexandria, VA – The results of a new…

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APTQI Welcomes Confluent Health to Board of Directors

WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) is pleased to announce Confluent Health as the Alliance’s newest Board member. Working as APTQI’s partner, Confluent Health will…

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Continued Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Frustrate Physical Therapy Leaders, Underscore Need for Congress to Act

CY2023 Proposed MPFS Rule again calls for payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite a long history of harmful cuts amidst increased patient need Washington, D.C. –– The…

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APTQI Donates $30,000 to Distinguished Nonprofit Organizations

Annual donations will support charitable missions that promote health and safety Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today announced that it is donating $30,000…

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APTQI Applauds Congress for Passing Legislation to Mitigate 2022 Medicare PFS Cuts

Advocacy efforts of therapy community help to secure three percent payment adjustment and extended sequester relief for six month Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation…

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APTQI Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Block Across-the-Board Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Cuts

Bera-Bucshon legislation extends the 3.75% physician payment adjustment for an additional year in 2022 Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today applauded the introduction…

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APTQI Calls for Congressional Action to Address Across-the-Board Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Cuts

Medicare again imposes deep payment cuts to physical, occupational and speech therapy despite broad opposition from bipartisan lawmakers and healthcare stakeholders Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…

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