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Insurers Will Have a Big Say in the Future of Telehealth Services

The coronavirus pandemic left physical therapists and occupational therapists with little choice but to embrace telehealth technology, but just how much of that sticks around after COVID-19 abates is anyone’s guess.

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APTA House of Delegates Sets Priorities for PT Industry

The need to establish best practices for using telehealth technology and for more collaboration with patients’ mental-health specialists were among the many issues discussed at the 76th APTA House of Delegates meeting in June. The Hou...

Coronavirus Pandemic Leads to Surge in Telemedicine

If you believe that more patients should be able to visit with their doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists online or over the phone, then the coronavirus pandemic has bolstered your argument. The problem is that it’...

PTs Key in Addressing PICS in COVID-19 Survivors

With thousands of Americans leaving intensive-care units after brutal bouts with COVID-19, post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is becoming an increasing concern. In an online article, the University of Buffalo noted that at least half...

Tips for Job Hunting During COVID-19

More than 20 million Americans lost their job this spring, and a recession seems extremely likely, so is it even worth the time and effort to send out résumés and continue your job search during the coronavirus pandemic? For physical ...