ASHT Blog
Posted by ASHT Legislation & Reimbursement Division on December 04, 2013
The final 2014 Medicare physician fee schedule rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets the therapy cap amount on outpatient services at $1,920. In addition, the rule announces a 20.1% reduction in Medicare payment rates for OTs and PTs, physicians, and other…
Posted by Kristin A Valdes, OTD, OTR, CHT on November 10, 2013
We are excited to offer a complimentary subscription to OrthoEvidence for the next 12 months to all ASHT members. We hope you’ll take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to try the OrthoEvidence service and explore the latest in research that can help guide clinical decisions regarding your…
Posted by Rebecca von der Heyde, PhD, OTR/L, CHT on November 04, 2013
It is with great excitement that we offer you the first three updated chapters of ASHT Clinical Assessment Recommendations, 3rd edition. This project was first pursued by ASHT in 1981 with a second edition published in 1992. Both editions were widely utilized by clinicians. This third edition will…
Posted by William W. Walsh, MBA, MHA, OTR/L, CHT on October 21, 2013
Judith A. Bell Krotoski, MA, LOTR, FAOTA, CHT
(March 30, 1945 - October 20, 2013)
Our beloved Judy passed quietly into new life on October 20 in Baton Rouge, LA following a long illness. It is not an easy task to fully comprehend or adequately share the enormity of our loss and scope of Judy’s…
Posted by Sue Michlovitz, ASHT President on October 09, 2013
I’m excited to share with you a few of the program highlights of the ASHT Annual Meeting in Chicago, Oct 24-27, 2013.
THURSDAY
Our Opening Session at 4:30 PM will honor physical therapist and epidemiologist Dr. Joy MacDermid who has been awarded millions of dollars in research funding during her…