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Education programs are preparing students for the reality of interprofessional work.
A big part of being successful as a PT or PTA is working hand in hand with other health care professionals. In fact, multiple studies have proven that interprofessional, or IP, collaboration benefits patients, health care systems, and practitioners. Well-coordinated care can improve health outcomes and quality of life, especially for patients with chronic and complex conditions.
Date: March 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Keith Loria
Article
APTA and State Chapters Advocate for Improved Access and Payment Under MedicaidMay 26, 2026
State chapters are advocating to state policymakers as Medicaid budget constraints put pressure on payment rates, patient access, and the sustainability
Article
Now Open: Registration for the Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on June 18May 26, 2026
Maintaining a commitment to belonging in physical therapy requires ongoing reflection, honesty about the profession’s history, and a willingness to act
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CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint ReplacementMay 22, 2026
In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.
