ASHT Blog
Posted by Sue Michlovitz, PT, PhD, CHT on December 30, 2013
This is my last note as ASHT President. I am honored to have served you.
ASHT has had a busy and successful year. Some of the highlights include:
3,298 members strong
869 attendees at ASHT's 36th Annual Meeting, Chicago (highest attendance since 2005)
Share the gLOVEs initiative at the Annual…
Posted by Natasha Ettienne | ACI on December 12, 2013
Use AchieveLinks to shop for your business, family, and friends and earn points for every purchase you make. Dreading the thought of long lines and maneuvering your way through the store just to find the perfect gift? Enjoy the beauty of hassle-free shopping online while earning reward points on…
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…