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Please join us in celebrating PT Day of Service on Oct. 10, 2020. APTA Alabama will collect donations through PT Month for three organizations in the state. To participate, all you need is a decorated poster and a box to collect the donations at your school, clinic, or office. Then, at the end of the […]

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS BRIEF MEMBER SURVEY

Yesterday, August 3, 2020, CMS issued its 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Below is a high-level overview of the estimated combined impact to PT (and OT and SLP) reimbursement in 2021: Estimated impact to PT/OT reimbursement in 2021 In the 2021 PFS proposed rule, CMS advances the policy discussed in 2020 PFS rulemaking to

It is with a heavy heart that we must notify you of the passing of our Executive Director, Mr. Jeffrey Vinzant.

APTA Alabama is sponsoring a Chapter Member to be an APTA Centennial Scholar. This program is designed to develop future Chapter and national leaders. If you have leadership aspirations in APTA or at the Chapter level, please read the following information and complete the application for this incredible opportunity.   What is the purpose of the

UnitedHealthcare is continuing its expansion of telehealth access, including temporarily waiving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) originating site requirements and temporarily reimbursing claims for physical, occupational and speech therapists for certain services performed using live interactive video-conferencing while a patient is at home.  ·        For Medicare Advantage plans, self-funded Group Market health plans, and

AUGUST 7-8, 2020   TOPICS INCLUDE:  Say Function One More Time…Understanding the Clinical Framework to Get From Hot Mess to Professional Success With Neuromotor Dysfunction Return to Sport: Functional Testing and Clinical Application in the Lower Extremity Athlete Pediatric Physical Therapy: Pandemic 2020 Improving Functional Outcomes in CVA: Using the ICF to Classify Impairments Linked to

Nominate a colleague for one of the APTA Alabama Awards:   Marilyn Gossman Professionalism in Physical Therapy Award Purpose: To honor a Chapter Member demonstrating outstanding professionalism in any of the areas of physical therapy service, practice, education and/or research.   Governmental Affairs Award Purpose: To recognize the Chapter Member most effective in positively representing

PRESIDENT Don Lein, PT, PhD  Patty Perez, PT, DscPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy PT REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE  Blair Saale, PT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy PTA REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE  T-Michael Dougherty, PTA, MPA DELEGATE Heather Mount, PT, DSc Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy LD Woods, PT, DPT, PhD

Hello Members, The Alabama Delegation to APTA’s House of Delegates would love to hear from the membership regarding the APTA Slate of Candidates and the 41 Motions being proposed this year. To facilitate this conversation, we have created a short survey that allows you to provide feedback concerning this year’s House. Slate of Candidates Please select 3 Directors