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Theresa Marko
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🌟 Physical Therapist | Advocate for Health Equity | EdD Candidate 🎓 | Public Policy Enthusiast | 20+ Years in Practice 🏥
CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years
Most PTs will see an average 1.75% increase in payment in 2026, however APTA continues to fight for comprehensive Medicare reform.

www.apta.org/article/2025...
CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years
Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
www.apta.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk

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How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk
United used an algorithm system to identify patients who it determined were getting too much therapy and then limited coverage. It was deemed illegal in three states, but similar practices persist due to a patchwork of regulation.
www.propublica.org
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APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Demand Fair Payment for Physical Therapist Services

www.apta.org/article/2025...
APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
www.apta.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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📣 Join us Nov 19, 6:30–8:45 PM at Touro Univ, 3 Times Sq NYC for the Greater NY District Special Business Meeting & CE Event: The 3Ds in Geriatric Care. 2.0 CEHs.

Free for members/students.

Register by Nov 16! 🔗 aptany.org/events/Event...
September 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Student Loan Forgiveness Denials And Backlogs

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Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Student Loan Forgiveness Denials And Backlogs
A labor union filed a class action complaint this week, alleging that the Department of Education is unlawfully blocking student loan forgiveness under IDR and PSLF.
www.forbes.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Message From Your Doctor About the Prior Authorization Process

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/b...
A Message From Your Doctor About the Prior Authorization Process
Insurance companies often make doctors ask their permission before treating patients. This template can help medical professionals explain how it works.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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