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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid and much-needed advancement in acceptance of telehealth as a treatment mode for PTs and PTAs. Many states have issued emergency rules allowing PTs (and in some instances PTAs) to provide telehealth services. Commercial insurers, state Medicaid programs, and Medicare also have authorized temporary coverage and payment for two-way, real-time interactive telehealth services furnished remotely by PTs and PTAs.
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Physical Therapy in the News: June 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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APTA Report Finds Demand for Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Outpaces Access
A new APTA report, "APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy," examines the current state of pelvic health physical therapy in the U.S. and identifies
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Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care
A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the physical therapy profession's capacity
