New York Physical Therapy Association
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APTAnj/NYPTA Joint Conference will be held Nominations:Nominations are being accepted for the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Delegate and Nominating Committee Member (1). The Deadline is October 15. You can fill the form out on-line or submit this form to the Chapter Office. Communication within the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA)Part 2In 2009 the Chapter initiated a communication survey to help obtain information on how the Chapter communicates with membership. This follow-up survey is being conducted to enhance the information obtained so that Chapter Leadership can better serve its members. By enhancing communication, our hope is to have members more closely connected to the association, as well as attempting to gain new members through these efforts.
Visit http://www.nypta.org/i4a/forms/form.cfm?id=42 to fill out the communication survey.
NYPTA President Gives Keynote Address at Ithaca CollegeURGENT: YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED TO HELP THE NYPTA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BILL (A.4302) BECOME NEW YORK STATE LAWWe are pleased to inform you that both houses of the legislature passed NYPTA’s Workers’ Compensation Bill (A.4302 - Canestrari). This bill would amend the Workers’ Compensation Law in relation to the establishment of rates of payment. [read more]
NYPTA addresses the proposed guidelines for Electrodiagnostic StudiesNYPTA President, Matt Hyland, PT, DPT, MPA, CSCS has written a letter to the Workers' Compensation Board addressing the proposed guidelines for the Electrodiagnostic Studies. [read the letter]
July 29, 2010: Urgent: Act Now to Stop the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) From Implementing Devastating Payment PolicyThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule June 25, 2010, that updates 2011 payment rates for physician services, outpatient physical therapy services, and other services. [read more]
Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation regarding the Physical Therapist Assistant into Law.Governor Paterson signed the following bills into law:
A.9959/S.6809: Relates to the provision of physical therapist assistant services in elementary and secondary schools until 2015.
A.10137/S.7121: Extends the provisions of chapter 534 of the laws of 1993 relating to physical therapist assistants for an additional four years. (Home Care) [find out more about these bills] Letter from NYPTA President to the Workers' Compensation BoardOn behalf of the over five thousand members of the New York Physical Therapy Association I would like respond to the new proposed Workers Compensation Medical Treatment Guidelines. While we applaud any attempt to improve upon the existing system, we believe that change needs to be productive and in the best interest of both patients and providers. There are three main concerns that we would like to identify in this letter and request response: the guidelines themselves, reimbursement and access. [read more]
HAVE YOUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR NO-FAULT PAYMENTS DECREASED?A number of inquiries have been received recently regarding payments being reduced for workers’ compensation and no-fault claims. These payments have been reduced by $15 or more for some physical therapy practices. [read more]
FSBPT suspends NPTE Examination for all graduates of certain overseas programsIn response to pervasive, ongoing security breaches by significant numbers of graduates of physical therapy schools from certain foreign countries, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT or Federation) will suspend National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) testing for all graduates of schools located in those countries, pending the development of a separate, secure exam for those graduates (to be called the NPTE-YRLY). The affected individuals will include all graduates of physical therapy schools in Egypt, India, Pakistan and the Philippines. [read more]
New Website for Veterans and their caregiversVeteranCaregiver.com was launched this Spring to help veterans and their caregivers find and connect with valuable, supportive resources and talent to aid in rehabilitation and recovery. Share this new resource with someone who might benefit from a connection with those caring for loved ones with such needs, regardless of veteran status.
Shoes 4 KidsWe made it back. The two and half day, 1605 mile journey one way trip with the family SUV packed full of new athletic shoes to Boston, MA to attend PT 2010, was incredible to say the least.
Putting new socks and athletic shoes on feet of needy and underserved children while in Boston may have seemed simple to some, yet it was exhausting and at time very emotional. Let me explain why. [read more] 2011 - 2013 Strategic Plan AvailableThe NYPTA Strategic Plan is based upon and encompasses the professional values and vision as described in the APTA Vision Sentence, Vision Statement and Core Documents. This document is now available for you to review. [review strategic plan].
NYPTA Forums: Reimbursement Forum and Member ForumThere are two new forums open to members of the NYPTA! These forums are an electronic community for NYPTA to inform members of up-to-date information on issues related to Physical Therapy and the Chapter.
You can access this member benefit by visiting our forum page.
Continuing Education Regulation InformationNYPTA is now an approved provider for continuing education in New York State. Click here for the application form to obtain Contact Hour approval for your courses.
Please see the NYS Office of Professions site for the complete regulations. http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pt/ptcenotice.htm
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