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Support for students attending NSC
SCAPTA
SCAPTA has $500 available to support one or more students to attend APTA's National Student Conclave (NSC), which will be held Oct. 24–26 in Louisville, Ky. If you wish to be considered for funding, please provide your request to southcarolina@apta.org outlining the amount of funds you are requesting, how they will be used, why you are attending NSC, your name, contact information (include e-mail) and the number of months/years of physical therapy education you've had to date. Your request is due no later than Oct. 1. Notifications will be disseminated by e-mail to all applicants between Oct. 9 and 18.
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Risk Management Forum
SCAPTA
 Join SCAPTA and the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association on Oct. 11 in beautiful Asheville, N.C., for our collaborative Risk Management Forum. This day is one among the three days of the North Carolina Chapter's fall conference. The Risk Management Forum will provide material relevant to physical therapists as well as occupational and speech therapists.
APTA National Student Conclave
SCAPTA
 Lock in your space at NSC, the only national conference developed exclusively for students like you. NSC is an unforgettable weekend of learning and fun beyond the classroom. You'll meet students and practitioners from across the nation that share your interests and your outlook for the profession. NSC 2013 will take place Oct. 24-26 in Louisville, Ky. Register today.
Upstate District SCAPTA meeting
SCAPTA
Our next Upstate District SCAPTA meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Village at Pelham, Medical Office Building Community Room. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Our speaker is Dr. Rhonda Baires Felder and the topic is "The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Physical Therapy Practice to Improve Patient Compliance to Physical Activity Recommendations." Our sponsor for the evening is Sheila McCullough-Burgess with Fleet Feet. Mark your calendars. We will request RSVPs closer to the date.
SCAPTA Lower Coastal District meeting
SCAPTA
When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.
Where: TCL Health Science Building, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort
Speaker: Scott Webb, CO
Topics: Prosthetics and orthotics update
CEUs: 0.1 awarded to all attendees
Questions? Contact Cindy Buchanan at 843-525-8230
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Support for students attending NSC
SCAPTA
SCAPTA has $500 available to support one or more students to attend APTA's National Student Conclave (NSC), which will be held Oct. 24–26 in Louisville, Ky. If you wish to be considered for funding, please provide your request to southcarolina@apta.org outlining the amount of funds you are requesting, how they will be used, why you are attending NSC, your name, contact information (include e-mail) and the number of months/years of physical therapy education you've had to date. Your request is due no later than Oct. 1. Notifications will be disseminated by e-mail to all applicants between Oct. 9 and 18.
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ACOs, bundles and PCMHs: A trio of innovative payment models
By Brooke Andrus
Healthcare innovation isn't just about new techniques and technologies. As the U.S. healthcare landscape continues to evolve — and hopefully improve — one of the most important areas of focus is payment models. Let's face it: medical costs aren't getting any lower, and the system for reimbursement could definitely use some TLC. Here are three innovative payment models that have garnered substantial support among various leaders in the healthcare industry.
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PTs help open the world of sports to people with disabilities
Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine
Catherine Getchell of Elkins Park, Pa., is a committed cyclist who lives for long-distance events, club rides and weekly gatherings of her fellow cycling enthusiasts. For her, sports is more than just competition and a way to stay fit — it's her way of connecting and being involved. "Club sports and team sports afford people that socialization outside of work and their families," said Getchell, who has been blind since birth.
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World Physical Therapy Day
APTA
World Physical Therapy Day is an opportunity for physical therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent. This year's World Physical Therapy Day will take place on Sept. 8.
The great debate: Static vs. dynamic stretching
Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine
Stretching has long been used in the world of athletics and rehabilitation to promote flexibility, improve motion and ease discomfort associated with muscles. While stretching still has many benefits and is a multifaceted technique, various types of stretching are now being used to achieve more precise outcomes. Essentially, the desired outcome may vary depending on the type of stretching chosen.
10 tips to nail that physical therapy job interview
PutMeBackTogether.com
So you've got an interview scheduled for a physical therapy job or are you still searching but you're coming close? Congratulations! The chances are you won't be the only candidate. You will need something to set you apart. Just follow these tips and you'll have a great advantage over your competitors.
Help! Medicare rejected my claim — now what?
By Erica Cohen
 So, you submitted a claim lacking functional limitation reporting to Medicare after July 1. Uh-oh. By now, you've probably received a polite rejection letter telling you that Medicare will not be providing you with reimbursement for your services — and neither will the beneficiary. What's a PT, OT or SLP to do?
Industry Pulse: Have you received a rejection letter from Medicare?
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National registry on patient outcomes moves forward
PT in Motion
APTA plans to have a national registry of physical therapy patient outcomes ready for widespread use by 2015, as healthcare requirements for quality reporting and outcomes reporting increasingly dictate payment for services.
APTA says the registry will be an organized system to collect uniform data on patient outcomes that can offer clinical guidance to promote best practices; provide a reporting mechanism that meets regulatory requirements; generate benchmarking quality reports at the individual, clinic, regional and national levels; and collect data to advance research, inform policy and contribute to emerging payment models.
Webinar: Post-Acute Care Emerging Issues for 2014
APTA
Join Heather Smith and Roshunda Drummond-Dye on Sept. 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT for "Post-Acute Care Emerging Issues for 2014," a webinar. This session will provide an in-depth analysis of the recent changes in Medicare Part A rules and regulations, what you can expect in 2014, as well as give you a preview of the exciting programming that will take place at the 2014 APTA Post-Acute Care Compliance Seminar. During the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions directly to the experts.
Aqua jogging: Just for physical therapy or something to seriously consider adding to your workouts?
LAVA Magazine
Aqua jogging has its roots in physical therapy. Athletes or individuals with injury were guided to the pool where a cardiovascular workout could be completed without any hard impact to the muscles, joints and connective tissues. Running in the water provides water resistance and balance challenges so regular athletes started incorporating this form of exercise into their existing cross-training plans. And while aqua jogging is no substitute for running on land, it can be a great addition to your basic routine.
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