Michigan Physical Therapy Association

Consumers:

Click Here for More Information on how Physical Therapy brings Motion to Life

Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access
Support HB 4603

MPTA Direct Consumer Access Bill Introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Consumers and MPTA Members
Click Here to Learn More about Direct Consumer Access to PT in Michigan
Learn more about Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy Services in Michigan and send letters and emails to our Michigan Legislature.

Members Click Here for Complete Update
This is for MPTA Members only.

MPTA Legislative Breakfast
Member Only Event - May 9, 2012
7:30am - 9:00am
(Members, please plan to arrive by 7:00am)

Troppo Restaurant
111 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 371-4000

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Reimbursement Update - from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan about Landmark Healthcare
April 30, 2012

Treatment Plan Support available upon request for BCBSM TRUST Physical Therapy Providers

Beginning May 1, 2012, treatment plan submission for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) PT providers will become voluntary.

Physical therapists in all categories will continue to have access to the Landmark performance summaries as well as their educational Web-based tools at landmarkhealthcare.com. You may call 1-877-531-9139 to speak with a Landmark customer service representative.

See the BCBSM June 2012 Record for complete information regarding the BCBSM and Landmark physical therapy program.

2012 MPTA Fall Conference

Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22, 2012

Mission Point Resort new window opens a new window

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2012 MPTA Service Awards - Nominations Now Open!

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Study: Direct Access to PTs Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Visits.

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Medicare Update:

February 22, 2012, President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (HR 3630),extending the therapy cap exceptions process for the remainder of 2012. The law mandates consistent use of the KX modifier upon reaching the $1,880 therapy cap and puts in place several reforms to the therapy cap policy.

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MPTA Legislative News for members
As a service to our members, MPTA is working to update members on legislative news and information. Please click on the link below to proceed to the member only section to see the latest information or submit a question or comment on legislative issues.

MPTA Members please look to the MPTA website for further announcements and to submit questions to the Legislative Committee.

Legislative Announcements to MPTA Members are posted on the member only section.
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Visit MPTA Member Legislative News to see latest information or submit a question
This is for MPTA Members only.

General legislative information available on the MPTA Legislation webpage.

Are you interested in learning about what it means to be a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant?

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Would you like a member of MPTA to make a presentation on physical therapy careers to your school or organization?

Contact the MPTA office at (734)929-6075 or E-mail: mpta@mpta.com

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Webmpta.com MPTA Mission The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.	Consumers: Click Here for More Information on how Physical Therapy brings Motion to Life Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access Support HB 4603 MPTA Direct Consumer Access Bill Introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Consumers and MPTA Members Click Here to Learn More about Direct Consumer Access to PT in Michigan Learn more about Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy Services in Michigan and send letters and emails to our Michigan Legislature. Members Click Here for Complete Update This is for MPTA Members only. MPTA Legislative Breakfast Member Only Event - May 9, 2012 7:30am - 9:00am (Members, please plan to arrive by 7:00am) Troppo Restaurant 111 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-4000 Click Here for More Information and to Register Reimbursement Update - from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan about Landmark Healthcare April 30, 2012 Treatment Plan Support available upon request for BCBSM TRUST Physical Therapy Providers Beginning May 1, 2012, treatment plan submission for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) PT providers will become voluntary. Physical therapists in all categories will continue to have access to the Landmark performance summaries as well as their educational Web-based tools at landmarkhealthcare.com. You may call 1-877-531-9139 to speak with a Landmark customer service representative. See the BCBSM June 2012 Record for complete information regarding the BCBSM and Landmark physical therapy program. 2012 MPTA Fall Conference Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22, 2012 Mission Point Resort new window Click Here for More Information! 2012 MPTA Service Awards - Nominations Now Open! Click Here for More Information Study: Direct Access to PTs Associated with Lower Costs and Fewer Visits. Click Here for More Information from APTA new window Medicare Update: February 22, 2012, President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (HR 3630),extending the therapy cap exceptions process for the remainder of 2012. The law mandates consistent use of the KX modifier upon reaching the $1,880 therapy cap and puts in place several reforms to the therapy cap policy. Click here to link to APTA for all the details new window MPTA Legislative News for members As a service to our members, MPTA is working to update members on legislative news and information. Please click on the link below to proceed to the member only section to see the latest information or submit a question or comment on legislative issues. MPTA Members please look to the MPTA website for further announcements and to submit questions to the Legislative Committee. Legislative Announcements to MPTA Members are posted on the member only section. Select the link below to reach this new information. Visit MPTA Member Legislative News to see latest information or submit a question This is for MPTA Members only. General legislative information available on the MPTA Legislation webpage. Are you interested in learning about what it means to be a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant? Click Here! Would you like a member of MPTA to make a presentation on physical therapy careers to your school or organization? Contact the MPTA office at (734)929-6075 or E-mail: mpta@mpta.com	FAQ Page New Questions Added! Calendar of Events State-Wide and District Events! MPTA PAC Donate to the Michigan Physical Therapy Political Action Committee new window MPTA Institute Click Here for More Information on the MPTA Institute for Education and Research, Inc. MPTA Members click here to view issues of Shorelines. This is for MPTA Members only. Shorelines Readership Survey MPTA needs your input! Please take 5 minutes to give us your feedback on Shorelines! Many pages on mpta.com utilize Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader now!
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