Strengthening Our Profession's Embrace of Innovation
The 2021 McMillan Lecture was all about why courage, creativity, and imagination should take center stage in physical therapy.read more
View ArticleSelf-Care Is Crucial. How Are You Doing?
A new campaign from APTA and Hyperice encourages PTs, PTAs, and others to be attentive to their own physical and emotional health.read more
View ArticleFormer APTA President Jane Mathews-Gentry Dies
An educator, clinician, and health policy expert, Mathews-Gentry presided over the association during a period of expanded outreach.read more
View ArticleNew Bill Seeks To Increase Physical Therapy's Role at Community Health Centers
The bipartisan legislation would ease billing and other restrictions to boost patient access to care, especially in rural areas.read more
View ArticleBeginning Oct. 1: Stop Using This ICD-10 Code for LBP
In a continuing press for codes that are more specific, a single, general LBP code has been replaced with several.read more
View ArticleOverhaul of Federal Loan Forgiveness Program Could Make It More Accessible
Retooling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program opens up the possibility of greater participation — including for some PTs and PTAs.read more
View ArticleAPTA-Backed Bipartisan House Bill Takes Aim at PTA Differential
The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.read more
View ArticleHistoric Physical Therapy Leader Geneva Johnson Dies
A founder of the nation's first graduate program in physical therapy, Johnson's influence is still being felt throughout the profession.read more
View ArticleMajority of U.S. House Wants To Offset Medicare Cuts and Reform the Fee Schedule
In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.read more
View ArticleAaron Bishop Becomes APTA Vice President of Public Affairs
Bishop will help to oversee APTA's government affairs, health policy and payment, and public relations departments.read more
View ArticleGroundbreaking Physical Therapy Leader Helen Blood Dies
Blood was a strong advocate for PTAs, and a champion for the role PTs and PTAs can play in community service.read more
View ArticleBills To Expand Telehealth to PTs and PTAs Now in Both Senate and House
Allowing PTs and PTAs to provide services via telehealth in Medicare — a long-time advocacy priority for APTA — is now a step closer to reality: Last week, a group of bipartisan senators introduced a...
View ArticleNew APTA-Backed Bill Could Offset Planned Medicare Payment Cuts
With the clock ticking on Congress to do something about the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' plans to impose payment cuts and a PTA payment differential beginning Jan.read more
View ArticleReport on Excellence in Physical Therapy Education Soon To Be Released
The Education Leadership Partnership report outlines a vision that prepares PTs and PTAs to meet the needs of individuals and communities.read more
View ArticleAPTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership Graduates Recognized
The 19 members of the 2021 class of fellows honed their leadership skills as the award-winning program approaches its 10th year.read more
View ArticleLet's Go: Time to Write Legislators and Press for the Payment Cut Fix
Lawmakers are back. A bill has been introduced that could offset the cuts. It's time to make this happen.read more
View ArticleBig Win: APTA-Supported Medicare Fix Passes Congress
The package, which combines additional funding and delays to planned cuts, will be signed into law before year's end.read more
View ArticleWin: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate
The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.read more
View ArticleVision for Physical Therapy Education Embraces Collaboration, Diversity
A cross-organization partnership envisions an educational culture rooted in strong partnerships, shared values, and accessibility.read more
View ArticleFloat On: Rose Parade Will Include Float Promoting Physical Therapy
APTA’s California chapter will highlight the profession and the people it serves in the high-profile event.read more
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