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The following represent APTA’s public policy priorities and recommended solutions to meet these goals.
APTA establishes its public policy priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of Congress.
Also see our advocacy issues and learn how you can take action to be an advocate for our profession and the people we serve.
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Payer Advocacy by the Numbers: APTA Members and Staff Driving ProgressFeb 4, 2026
Efforts from APTA members and staff led to 26 million-plus people having direct access to physical therapist services – and that's just one of the 21 regulatory
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Physical Therapy in the News: January 2026Feb 4, 2026
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
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Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Through Dec. 31, 2027Feb 4, 2026
Congress voted on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to pass an appropriations package that will fund the government for the fiscal year 2026. Included in this minibus spending