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Join the #ChoosePT Movement
May 18, 2023
Categories: Advocacy, General, Physical Therapy
Have you heard about the #ChoosePT Movement? The #ChoosePT Movement was created by the American Physical Therapy Association to raise awareness and provide education about the effectiveness of physical therapy. Today, we will share with you more about what the #ChoosePT Movement is and how you can join!
What Is the #ChoosePT Movement?The #ChoosePT movement raises awareness about all the benefits of physical therapy. Physical... Read More
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How Advocacy Makes a Difference
July 1, 2022
Categories: Advocacy, General, Goals
Advocacy is defined as any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for, supports, or defends a particular cause. Advocacy seeks to influence decisions within society as well as political and economic institutions. Advocates raise awareness and support causes that are important to them. At the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA), we believe in giving rehabilitation businesses a... Read More
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Impact of COVID on the Physical Therapy Profession
February 18, 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Coronavirus
By now, we are all aware of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the world. Everything from school to grocery shopping has been interrupted. However, the total impact isn’t quite yet known – even for those in the physical therapy world. Join NARA as we explore a few of the different ways COVID-19 has changed the way we work.
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Why is Advocacy Important?
January 21, 2022
Categories: Advocacy
Advocacy has been around for a long time and is an important aspect of society. Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people are able to have their voices heard on issues that matter most to them. This helps to not only protect their rights but also to help promote them.
So why do we need to advocate? Public policies are something... Read More
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Attention: Changes Coming to 2022 Billing
December 22, 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Billing, Compliance, Education, Healthcare, Legislation, Legislature
If you haven’t heard by now, there are big changes coming this year when it comes to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. Among other things, it looks like things will be moving ahead when it comes to cuts in payment to almost three dozen healthcare divisions. We at NARA are keeping tabs on everything and wanted to make sure you were aware of advocacy efforts leading into this new year.
2021 Responses –... Read More
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Advocacy Initiative for 2021: Why Advocacy is Important
January 13, 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Legislation, Regulatory Issues
Why is advocacy important?
As a constituent, you are an indispensable part of our democratic system, and your advocacy is an important mechanism to influence elected officials and their actions. Being an advocate can have far-reaching positive impacts on your organizations business, your patients access to services you provide and the overall health of your community. Through advocacy efforts you provide policymakers with the information they need to make informed... Read More