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Worried about the Medicare Therapy Cap? Now is the time to act. If permanent fix legislation is not enacted before the end of the year, a hard cap will go into effect. Your patients will be impacted.  This episode recaps what we know about the cap, and tells you how to get involved.  Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, November 6th. We have good news for you on the home health front, the Medicare cap has a fighting chance at being repealed, New York has title protection for the DPT designation, and it’s the start of bladder health awareness month! Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, October 30th. The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists wrapped up their annual conference 2 weeks ago, with a new president and honorary fellow. The CA fires have been put out, but a group of Northern California physical therapists found a unique way to help out the first responders. The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy does not support the recommendation for mandatory residency. And last, but not least, we bring you an inside look at the California Physical Therapy Association’s decision to table a vote on PTA apportionment. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, October 23rd. We have an update on Puerto Rico--guest correspondent Jose Canales reports in. The California fires have lost strength, but thousands remain without homes. The US could be at risk for losing a third of rural hospitals in the near future; we tell you why. We also come to you live from Portland, Oregon at National Student conclave, with the election results, and a PT Day of Service recap. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, Oct 16th. This weekend marked the 2nd annual PT Day of Service, with PTs from all 50 states getting out in their communities to serve. Last week Trump signed an executive order expanding access to new insurance plans outside the ACA. The White House also announced that they would be suspending Cost Sharing Reduction payments. The National Physical Therapy Examination is changing--we bring you the latest. And finally, open enrollment starts Nov 1st. Are you ready? Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

It’s Monday, October 9th. Yet again, we are struggling with the aftermath of horrific violence. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the Las Vegas shooting. If you have any information to share with us regarding the current situation, please visit talusmedia.org, and click on “contact us.”Puerto Rico is still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria--we bring you an update from a student at the University of Puerto Rico. Therapists have an opportunity to help with the Rehab Therapists Give Back movement. Congress allowed the Children’s Health Insurance Program to expire--what happens now? Attorneys general are promoting the use of non-opioid treatments for pain--including physical therapy. The 2nd annual Women in PT Summit was held on September 23rd. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website a

It’s Monday, September 25th.  Policy and payment specialists met in Detroit to talk about defining our value to insurance companies. In healthcare news, we bring you up to date on the scramble to pass Graham Cassidy. Also, There are new guidelines out for managing chronic pain in patients with HIV. Last, but not least, the American Occupational Therapy Association has voted to move OT to a doctorate degree and the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to a bachelor’s degree.

In this Monday, September 18th episode, we’re bringing you up to speed on the latest in Medicare and healthcare legislation. A new lawsuit was approved regarding observation status, and CMS has started educating about covering maintenance. The latest version of repeal and replace,The Graham-Cassidy bill, is making its way through the Senate. We’re talking not your average research study--we bring back Dave Walton back to chat about his work on the PhysioMoves Canada project. Lastly, we honor Spanish physical therapist Lorena Enebral Perez, who was shot and killed in Afghanistan by a patient last week. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

We’re back after a week off! In this Monday, September 11, 2017 episode, our thoughts go out to all those in the U.S. and the Caribbean dealing with the effects of the recent hurricanes. Today we’re discussing a run of publisher changes in your favorite PT journals as well as a new landmark research paper in education. We’re updating you on the Orthopaedic Description of Residency Practice and what that means for programs. We also review Anthem's new imaging rules and what that means for patients. This is Talus Media News, Physical Therapy News that Matters. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this special episode, we talk with PTs from Texas about living through Hurricane Harvey, the huge losses they face, and what's next. You can find links to donate to victims of Hurricane Harvey on our website. Please help out our colleagues in Texas!  Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this, Monday, August 28th newscast, we’re talking data. The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry launched in February--we tell bring you up to speed. New guidelines have been released on whiplash. The opioid crisis affects our patients--but how do they deal? Correspondent Jason Peltier speaks with Jeff Hatch. Finally, we talk clinical education, and the recommendations that may lead us down a path to mandatory residency. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this Monday, August 21st episode, we’re bringing you the latest on the interstate licensure compact, telehealth, and payment….Sick of waiting months for a license transfer? Wondering what’s changing in how you get paid for home health or skilled nursing settings? We’ve got answers. Correspondent Ryan Pawloski checks in, and we bring you exclusive interviews from Angela Shuman and Kara Gainer. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this Monday, August 14th episode, we’ve got a story for you. There are new residency and fellowship standards, and not everyone agrees. Correspondent Emma Lam reports. The Affordable Care Act is still standing--but it is on solid ground? We chat with news director Eric Robertson.  Correspondent John LaRue checks in with your section updates. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this Monday, August 7th episode of Talus Media News, we’re bringing you exciting news out of Wisconsin--PTs can officially order x-rays! We talk tech--there’s a new app in town, like consumer reports, but for healthcare. Telehealth will become available to more rural populations--we tell you why. We revisit healthcare to talk about cost-sharing reductions, and we chat with Carmen Elliott about the latest big win in CPT coding. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this Monday, July 31 episode of Talus Media News, we’ve got your section updates--we update you on what’s happening across private practice, HPA, oncology, and more. We had a big week in healthcare. We talk the latest developments on the healthcare bill and why it matters to PT. Then we take on the Therapy Cap with Justin Elliott from the American Physical Therapy Association. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.

In this Monday, July 24th episode of Talus Media News, we're covering the latest developments in healthcare. The BCRA is out...or is it? What's the deal with repeal only? The Medicare Cap repeal legislation is in the House. We bring you the latest on this legislation that lost by 2 votes in 2015. We talk state legal battles with correspondent John LaRue, the latest in clinical practice guidelines, and nutrition with correspondent Emma Lam. Check out the full follow up to this episode, including links to more information at talusmedia.org. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all the links and further information mentioned in this episode on our website, talusmedia.org. Explore our sister channel, Talus Media Talks, available on iTunes or in your podcast app, for in-depth interviews on the biggest issues in physical therapy. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook at Talus Media. 

In this Monday, July 17th episode of Talus Media News, we’re talking legislation. What’s the latest big win from CMS? What exactly is the Cruz amendment, and why does it matter? We cover the latest in telehealth, and a special segment with dry needling with correspondent Cait Cederholm. Emma Lam gives us the latest on student loans. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.  

In this episode of Talus Media News, we’re talking the latest in healthcare. Admittedly, not much is happening, but not for lack of effort on the part of the Senate Republicans. We’re catching up on state legal battles, particularly the scene in New York, where athletic trainers are opening their scope. Our legal correspondent John LaRue pipes in. The American Physical Therapy Association is building new headquarters. Justin Moore, CEO, tells us more about it. Finally, we’ve been talking TRICARE, but without the context. We bring you PTA Valerie Beuschlein out of Arizona to tell you why it matters. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. You can find all interviews mentioned in this newscast on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Check us out on Twitter & Facebook @TalusMedia, and head to our website at talusmedia.org for more information.   

We’re talking standards for residencies and fellowships. New standards will go into effect January 1st, 2018. TRICARE legislation for PTAs has made strides--we update you on the latest.Wondering where the movement system stands and what it is? We’ve got an expert on the mic. Lastly, we talk PT Day of Service--what is it, and how do you get involved. Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. Full length interviews are available for all audio clips on our sister channel, Talus Media Talks. Follow us on Twitter & find us on Facebook!

In this episode, we talk the draft of the new healthcare bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act. What's the latest? We talk to Jason Bellamy, VP of Communications for the American Physical Therapy Association about the opioid crisis and the #ChoosePT campaign, and we bring you up to speed on the latest legislation to have PTAs added as providers under Tricare.  Talus Media News is a subsidiary of Talus Media: PT Views & PT News. Find us on Facebook & Twitter, and check out PT Think Tank for our op-eds.