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Medicare Fee Schedule
The President's  signature temporarily suspends for 2 months the 21.9% Medicare physician fee schedule payment cut that was to be implemented on January 1, 2010. This will hold the conversion factor at 2009 levels through February 28, 2010. Language was not included to extend the therapy cap exceptions process or rural payment floor update. 
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APTA Advocacy and Gov't Affairs Info
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APTA responds to Jan. 6 New York Times Article, "Treat Me, but No tricks Please"
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The APTA strongly supports Health Care Reform. The following links will provide background info and an overview of current actions to help you stay abreast of the nations efforts.

Health Care Reform Podcast 12/22/2009

APTA Health Care Reform Resource Center




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February 2, 2010
KPTA Executive Committee Meeting

February 3, 2010
KPTA Legislative Day

February 3, 2010
KPTA Board of Directors Meeting

April 8-10, 2010
KPTA Spring Conference
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October 1-3, 2010
KPTA Fall Conference
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Mayetta, Kansas

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Restorative Aide Training Manual

The purpose of this manual is to introduce all interested nursing home personnel (nursing aides, medical assistants, licensed practical nurses) to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist their residents to maintain, improve, and/or regain their functional independence.  A special emphasis will be placed upon participants the skills needed to work in the restorative or rehab nursing program at nursing home facilities. 100 pages.

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