NATA Now

August 6, 2015 by Todd Christman
By John Doherty, ATC, PT The high school soccer season started yesterday in Indiana. A week from tomorrow, the boys will get started in Illinois. In the Land of Lincoln, the girls play in the spring. Having the two genders play in opposite seasons...
August 5, 2015 by Todd Christman
On July 15, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Calendar Year 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. The Proposed Rule includes several clarifications and proposed modifications to the Stark Law regulations...
August 4, 2015 by JordanG
When Marjorie King, PhD, ATC, PT, was helping plan the Women in Athletic Training Reception, an event during NATA 2015 designed to celebrate the legacy of the Women’s in Athletic Training Committee, she said she hoped at least 25 people would show...
July 31, 2015 by Todd Christman
Applying for an award Please keep the following tips in mind when completing your candidate profile: · While the entire profile is considered for the Gail Weldon Award , an area of particular importance is the mentorship provided to women in...
July 30, 2015 by Todd Christman
By John Doherty, ATC, PT A common refrain in this space is “exercise is medicine.” And if you are looking for proof, go no further than the current edition of HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” In one segment, the host doubles as field reporter...
July 27, 2015 by Todd Christman
A new award season is upon us! 2016 nominations begin on August 1 . The final day to nominate colleagues for a national honor is September 15 and all application materials are due by October 1 .
July 24, 2015 by Todd Christman
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a month since the convention, but in that time we have had the chance to finalize a bevy of related resources. We thought it might be helpful to compile all of them in a central location, so below you will...
July 21, 2015 by Beth Sitzler
As temperatures around the country continue to rise – reaching the triple digits in some areas – it's important to remind parents, coaches and student athletes of the dangers of heat-related illnesses. There are several types of heat illness, but...