October is National Physical Therapy Month

Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy. It’s also a great opportunity to appreciate what PTs, PTAs, and students do to transform lives.  NPTM is the perfect time for service events such as PT Day of Service. Be a part of of APTAMD’s winter […]

APTA Flash Action Strategy Focuses on Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes

The 2023 event will occur September 20-21. This year, Flash Action Strategy will focus on H.R. 2480, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (H.R. 2480). Many postpartum individuals – and their providers – are unaware of how pelvic health physical therapy can address many of the complications arising from birth and pregnancy. H.R. 2480 would raise awareness of […]

APTAMD Prior Authorization Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, APTAMD  focused a lot of energy on legislation introduced and supported by a Coalition of over 52 medical provider groups and associations from physicians to nurses to mental health providers.  Maryland has current law that attempts to make insurers prior authorization policies transparent and functional.  The legislation we helped to […]

APTAMD is Engaging the Community

Do you have ideas or interests in how the chapter can be more involved in your local community and communities throughout the state? Join the Community Engagement Committee on the third Thursday of the month at 8 pm with the next meeting on July 20th. We will discuss ideas for community engagement and PT Day […]

New Maryland MSK Value Based Care Model

First opportunity for PTs in MD to participate in Value based Care models for Medicare Only In Maryland Episode triggered by a PT eval- 97161-97163 30 day look back period through 6 months after trigger.  They evaluate the entire MSK spend during that 6 month period and 50-80% of savings compared to benchmark period passed […]

APTA Specialist Certification

Why Specialist Certification As a board-certified specialist, you’ll be among more than 30,000 PTs who have achieved certification since the first credentials were awarded in 1985 — and you’ll empower your professional growth. Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Oncology, Women’s Health, and Wound Management JUNE 30 MOSC Submission Deadline JULY 1 Initial Certification Early Bird […]

The June Issue of MarylandPT is Now Available

In This Issue Message from the President Help Support the MarylandPT PAC Career Opportunities Practice, Payment, & Policy Series DEI Committee News*Including the Chapter’s New Student Scholarship Why Advocacy Matters 2023 Legislative Recap Update on the 2023 House of Delegates Getting to Know your Leaders Volunteer with Special Olympics Maryland Implicit Bias Course Member Benefits […]

2023 Legislative Session Recap

Key Issues Administrative Burden Fair Copays Prior Authorization Access to Care Gun Safety Telehealth Youth Sports The 2023 Session was the first “in person” Session in 2 ½ years, as the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates allowed the public to return for in person testimony at hearings and meetings!  APTA MD was actively involved […]

APTAMD’s New Summer Series to Discuss Payment, Practice, and Policy

APTAMD’s practice, payment, and policy series is starting this summer. We invite members to submit questions and topics on the workspace. Members must be logged in to access.(Member ID and Last Name) July 26 @ 8 pm Topics for Discussion Maryland’s New Value Based MSK Program for Physical Therapists to Start Jan 1 2024 United […]