 RFP For JOPTE Editors
The Journal of Physical Therapy Education (JOPTE) is the official publication of Academy of Physical Therapy Education (APTE). The Academy's mission is to advance PTs and PTAs as educators through professional development and research.
The JOPTE supports the Academy in all initiatives:
Editor(s) participate in actively administering the JOPTE editorial processes and functions, including selection of members of the editorial board and peer reviewers. The Editor(s) make all final editorial decisions, utilizing the results of the peer review process, and communicate with prospective authors. The Co-Editor(s) are also responsible for editorial contributions within each of the four annual issues. Editor(s) are expected to enhance the JOPTE's reputation as the leading source for physical therapy educational research. Editor(s) are expected to be discerning, fair and timely in coordinating the peer review process and disposition of submitted manuscripts and ensure confidential, professional and timely handling of manuscripts. The roles of the Editor(s) have two main foci: publication of high-quality peer-reviewed manuscripts that support the development of evidence for physical therapy education, and the administrative and management support necessary to assure production of such manuscripts.
Further detail can be found in the RFP, here
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Action Alert! Proposed Reimbursement Reduction for Outpatient Physical Therapy Services |
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 15% reduction in reimbursement for outpatient physical therapy services when services are provided in whole or in part by PTA's. In 2022, payment for outpatient therapy services furnished in whole or in part by a PTA or OTA will be reimbursed at 85% of the fee schedule.
For further information and to see what you can do, please see CMS 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule at http://www.apta.org/RegulatoryIssues/TakeAction/.