APTA Montana

In an era of random compliance audits, there's no better time to fortify your private healthcare practice. Join industry experts as they navigate the top ten violations and unveil the latest privacy updates to ensure your practice remains secure and fully compliant.

POC certification update - less administrative burden!

Celebrating a HUGE victory for the PT profession in the 2025 PFS Final Rule! Due in part to relentless , CMS has finally addressed burden-reducing modifications to plan of care certification requirements.

Learn more about these impending changes:https://www.apta.org/contentassets/f33dfdc9971b475ea5c78fa68862cb09/2025-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule-includes-two-major-wins-for-therapy-providers-241101.pdf

General supervision of PTAs for outpatient practices

Monumental advancement for the PT profession included the 2025 PFS Final Rule! CMS has granted general supervision privileges to PTAs under Medicare Part B in outpatient practices.

This ruling enables PTAs to practice at the top of their licensure and is the result of APTA member advocacy; learn more about our work in this area:https://www.apta.org/contentassets/f33dfdc9971b475ea5c78fa68862cb09/2025-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule-includes-two-major-wins-for-therapy-providers-241101.pdf

In an era of random compliance audits, there's no better time to fortify your private healthcare practice. You are invited to join industry experts as they navigate the top ten violations and unveil the latest privacy updates to ensure your practice remains secure and fully compliant. Register at www.aptamt.com/events

Montana physical therapists can now officially perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams in our state, but only after you have met certain Federal requirements.
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of the APTA MT and the Occupational Health Special Interest Group (OHSIG) of the AOPTA, DOT medical certification of commercial truck/bus drivers is now recognized within our scope of practice. This is a huge step forward, empowering us to expand our services and make a real impact on public safety.
FAQ For PTs Seeking DOT Exam Certification: https://www.aptamt.com/members/member-resources/

Join us Thursday for our next Virtual Town Hall, where we will discuss key legislation and payment issues. Our Legislative and Payment Committees have been working hard to drive meaningful progress that benefits all PTs & PTAs. Don't miss this important conversation! REGISTER at WWW.APTAMT.COM

APTA MT BOD (and candidates!) are in Missoula for the Fall BOD meeting at the Fall Conference, making motions, making progress!

Critical Vote Alert: Membership Participation Needed in Contested APTA Montana Board Election

Positions and nominees are:
• President-Elect: Emily Herndon
• Secretary: Laurie Roberts
• Treasurer: Jake Mischke vs Stephanie Weyrauch
• Director: Jeff Smith
• One-Year Delegate (non-Board position): Aimee Bitzel vs. Brus Layson
• Nominating Committee (Pick 2): Cole Bausch and Audrey Elias

Please take a few minutes to cast your ballot! https://vote.associationvoting.com/aptamt/

Thanks to from APTA Montana, Montana PTs are now authorized to perform DOT physicals to certify commercial motor vehicle drivers! This win is a significant step forward in enabling PTs to practice at the top of their licenses.

Read more on APTA state wins: https://www.apta.org/article/2024/08/30/2024-state-wins-round-up?utm_campaign=statetwins&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=Brew89e4c1b3ea5d4246b85f754a9bd5edc4

Have questions or want to learn more? Email [email protected].

Yes, APTA Montana is on this list.

Montana's physical therapy licensure boards confirmed through formal letters that performing Department of Transportation evaluations falls within the scope of practice for physical therapists, pending certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Thanks to the hard work of Tom Little

APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins in 2024 See which states had victories on issues including payment, direct access, and prior authorization, and which are new to the PT Compact.

APTA Montana is seeking nominations for elections this fall for the positions listed below. Nominate a colleague or yourself!

Join us September 28-29 in Missoula for the Fall Conference, featuring Jake Mischke, PT, DPT, MBA and Anne Mucha, PT, DPT, MS. Register at aptamt.com/events to save your spot (See Chris Powers in Helena in January)

Join us for Online Learning from APTA Montana. August 21 and September 11! 1 Hour CE, $25/$35

TONIGHT: Join our local Billings group for an exciting opportunity to connect, network, and collaborate with colleagues in our community. 7PM. RSVP [email protected]

Join our local Billings group for an exciting opportunity to connect, network, and collaborate with colleagues in our community.
Aug 6, 2024, 7pm, Meadowlark Brewing. Please RSVP to [email protected], and join the group online here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2390856714455581

If you are an APTA Montana member, you can market yourself for FREE on www.choosept.com.

To do this, you only need to log in to your account at www.apta.org. Go to the top right of the page, click “My Profile,” scroll down to Online Profile, and click “Find a PT.” Then, make sure you click on “Activate Find a PT Listing.”

Join us September 28-29 in Missoula for the Fall Conference, featuring Jake Mischke, PT, DPT, MBA and Anne Mucha, PT, DPT, MS. Register at aptamt.com/events to save your spot

We are grateful for the leadership of Senator Angus S. King, Jr. and U.S. Senator Mike Rounds for introducing the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation ensures that our veterans have access to critical PT-provided falls prevention services: https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-rounds-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-older-veterans-from-avoidable-costly-falls