Orthopaedic Section - American Physical Therapy Association

Health Care Legislation Uncertain Therapy Caps
and Payment Cuts Must Be Addressed Now

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Health Care Reform:
Government Affairs Update (16)
January 4, 2010
Health Care Reform and Medicare Payment Update
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Orthopaedic Section Award Recipients Announced!
Click here for details.
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Use of the International Classification of Functioning and Disability to Develop Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
- click here for a project update.
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Physical Therapy Improves Outcomes and Reduces Costs for Individuals with Musculoskeletal Conditions
Click here to read this article.
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APTA Federal Payment Policy Regulatory Alert
Support Updated Practice Expense Values in 2010 Fee Schedule
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'Direct Access' Can Save Patients Time,
Money For Physical Therapy
Article Highlights Benefits
of Direct Patient Access to Physical Therapy

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Looking for a Research-related Article?
Consider contacting APTA's Director of Information Resources,
Gini Blodgett, for assistance!
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Looking for a publishing opportunity?
The Orthopaedic Section offers opportunities to publish within our quarterly magazine, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, as well in our independent study courses. Click here to learn how you can submit an article for publication in OPTP, or here to learn more about the opportunities to author for an ISC.

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