New Stroke SAE-P Now Available

Members & Publications

September 30, 2019

Head to me.aapmr.org to access the new stroke self-assessment examination for practitioners (SAE-P). This new SAE-P After completing this enduring activity, learners should be able to: 

  1. Know the most important non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for stroke.
  2. Differentiate between the Bobath and Brunnstrom approaches to movement therapy.
  3. Understand the current imaging modalities utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke.
  4. Recognize new trends in imaging that may improve stroke care and outcomes.
  5. Differentiate the various locations of strokes based on the clinical presentation.
  6. Recognize the clinical findings of shoulder pain related to complex regional pain syndrome.
  7. Modify your practice to include certain treatments for shoulder pain post stroke.
  8. Interpret the data on acute treatments for stroke, including vascular and medical treatments.
  9. Define the most appropriate treatments for secondary stroke prevention.
  10. Appraise the efficacy of therapy treatments after stroke.

START LEARNING NOW! 

Don't forget: One complimentary SAE-P is included with AAPM&R membership for fellow and associate members. Complete this new SAE-P and earn 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to meet your annual American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part II requirement.

Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Impact of Conversion Factor Cut for 2021

Nov 09, 2020

Last month, two bills were introduced in the House proposing solutions to the estimated 10.6% Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor cut expected to go into effect January 1, 2021.  The bills offer some relief to the cut, but do not reflect a comprehensive or long-term solution.  AAPM&R has therefore chosen to remain neutral regarding these bills. 

Your Academy continues to advocate for a permanent solution to the conversion factor cut while maintaining the important payment increases to office and outpatient evaluation and management services.