Recent Blog Posts
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Telehealth for Therapists: What’s Permanently Approved & What’s Still Pending
November 2, 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Technology, Telehealth, Telemedicine
Telehealth has transformed how therapy services are delivered, offering greater flexibility, improved access, and continuity of care for patients across settings. But as of October 2025, the future of telehealth for physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) under Medicare remains in flux.
This article walks you through what is approved today, what changes are coming, and how therapy practices can prepare, so you can stay compliant,...
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What the Latest Medicare Changes Mean for Your Therapy Practice as We Move into 2026
November 1, 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Legislation, Legislature
As we transition into 2026, therapy providers nationwide are navigating pivotal changes in Medicare regulation and reimbursement. The most recent CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule lays the groundwork for changes that will shape therapy practice this year, and beyond. These developments carry immediate implications for physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and therapy assistants.
From reimbursement reductions...
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How Your Therapy Business Can Support the #ChoosePT Movement This October
October 6, 2025
Categories: About Us, Advocacy, Physical Therapy
The opioid epidemic continues to challenge healthcare providers and communities across the country. For rehabilitation organizations, whether outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, assisted living, or occupational health programs, the question is: How do we provide safe, effective, patient-centered alternatives to opioid prescriptions?
That’s the heart of the #ChoosePT movement, led by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)....
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Why #ChoosePT? How Physical Therapy Reduces the Need for Opioids
October 6, 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Physical Therapy
The opioid epidemic continues to be one of the most urgent public health crises in the United States. According to the CDC, over 76% of drug overdose deaths in 2023 involved an opioid, and millions of patients still receive opioid prescriptions each year for pain management. For rehabilitation providers across settings, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health, occupational health, assisted living, and more, the question is clear: how do we help patients manage pain...
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How to Handle Patient Refusals Without Losing Productivity
September 1, 2025
Categories: Accountability, Advocacy, Best Practices, Caregiving, Patient Engagement, Tips
Patient refusals are an inevitable part of therapy. Whether caused by pain, fatigue, fear, or misunderstanding, refusals can disrupt schedules, impact patient outcomes, and challenge even the most experienced clinicians. However, with the right training, documentation, and communication strategies, therapists can address refusals effectively, helping both patient rapport and productivity.
1. Understand the “Why” Behind the RefusalBefore...
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Healthy Aging Month: How Rehab Providers Can Support Aging in Place
September 1, 2025
Categories: Aging In Place, Articles, Exercise, Falls Programs, Home Health, Patient Safety
September is Healthy Aging Month, a perfect time for rehabilitation providers to double down on strategies that help older adults live independently with safety, dignity, and confidence. Aging in place works best when PT, OT, SLP, nursing, social work, and primary care move in sync. Below is a playbook you can put to work in your clinic or agency today.
Jump to a Section: Why Aging in Place Matters for Rehab Screening:...
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How NARA Advocates for Rehab Providers on Capitol Hill and Why It Matters
August 1, 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Healthcare, Legislation, Payment Reform, Regulatory Issues
Rehabilitation providers face mounting challenges every year, from shifting reimbursement models to increasing regulatory demands and workforce shortages. That’s why the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers & Agencies (NARA) plays a crucial role in making sure the voices of therapists, rehab agencies, and their patients are heard where it matters most: Capitol Hill.
Through direct advocacy and strategic partnerships, NARA works to influence legislation, protect provider...
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Top 6 Reasons to Attend the 2025 NARA Fall Conference
August 1, 2025
Categories: Collaboration, Fall Conference, NARA Membership
This year’s NARA Fall Conference — Phoenix Rising: Elevating Rehab with Vision, Voice & Value — will take place October 15–17, 2025, at The Wigwam Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Known as the premier business conference for rehabilitation providers, this three-day event delivers a powerhouse agenda designed for therapy leaders, clinic owners, administrators, and industry stakeholders across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
With expert-led sessions,...
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Why Join NARA? Key Benefits for Rehabilitation Providers
July 21, 2025
Categories: About Us, NARA Advantage, NARA Membership
Today’s healthcare world brings constant change and new challenges for rehabilitation and therapy providers — from complex regulations and shifting reimbursement models to ongoing workforce shortages. That’s why the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA) exists: to support, connect, and advocate for therapy professionals nationwide.
NARA is more than a membership — it’s a trusted resource and community that helps providers strengthen...
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Cybersecurity in Rehab: What Every Provider Needs to Know
July 21, 2025
Categories: Compliance, Cybersecurity, HIPAA
In today’s highly connected world, cybersecurity has evolved from being more than just an IT concern. Now, it has become a frontline issue for every rehabilitation provider, from outpatient therapy clinics to long-term rehab centers.
Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. While electronic health records, telehealth tools, and digital billing systems have improved patient care and convenience, they’ve also made the healthcare sector...
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