Political Action Center

Medicare roundup for 2017: Evaluation codes, Quality Payment Program and more

A top priority for PTPN’s Political Action program this year has been commenting on and keeping you up-to-date on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposals for 2017 that affect therapy professionals and…

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PTPN comments on CMS proposed hip and femur fracture bundles

On September 28, PTPN submitted comments to CMS on the proposed addition of hip and femur fractures to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) program for bundled payments that began in April of this…

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PTPN comments on CMS proposed 2017 fee schedule

On September 6, PTPN submitted comments to CMS on the proposed 2017 Medicare fee schedule. Specifically, we commented on the following areas:   NEW EVALUATION CODES CMS has proposed three new therapy evaluation codes to…

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Medicare locum tenens update

As you know from our previous communications, PTPN is working toward the passage of HR 556, the Prevent Interruptions to Physical Therapy Act (a.k.a., locum tenens). Today we are reporting on its progress, and what…

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