Therapy

Updated Telehealth Information for Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-language Pathologists (SLPs)

In late December 2024, the American Relief Act, 2025 became law to help continue telehealth services under Medicare. This Act includes a Continuing Resolution that keeps important federal programs and funding going until March 31, 2025. One key feature is a short-term extension of telehealth waivers that started during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). These waivers were set to end on December 31, 2024, but they will now be extended for another three months.…

Medicare Part B Therapy Services Changes for Fiscal Year 2025: Part 2

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Final Rule for the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), or Medicare Part B Rule, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This comprehensive blog series outlines significant changes impacting therapy professionals, including Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). If you missed Part 1, click here! New Rules for Therapy Practice Supervision of Assistants in Private Practice Settings The significant change…

Medicare Part B Therapy Services Changes for Fiscal Year 2025: Part 1

Updated Telehealth Information for Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-language Pathologists (SLPs) as of January 2025. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Final Rule for the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), or Medicare Part B Rule, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This comprehensive blog series outlines significant changes impacting therapy professionals, including Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).   Rate Information The…