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Coronavirus Update: March 24

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

Vaccine practice advisory, outcomes for MS patients, long COVID-19 news, and more.

Study: Early Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Lowers Later Utilization

Oct 8, 2021/Review

Only 2% of Medicare beneficiaries receive early physical therapy for LSS, but when they do, it lowers risk of surgery, opioids, and more.

Event Commitments

Safe Events APTA cares about creating a safe environment for every event participant. We do this by working with local partners to monitor nearby safety concerns, hiring security to safeguard event spaces, sharing how the emergency notification systems work, and stocking emergency response resources,

APTA-Backed PTA Supervision Bill Introduced

Jul 26, 2023/News

The legislation would achieve APTA's goal of ending the Medicare direct supervision mandate for private practice.

Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery

Jun 21, 2023/Review

Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.

Coronavirus Update: November 2

Nov 2, 2022/Roundup

APTA long COVID clinical summary, prevalence of long COVID symptoms, importance of handwashing, and more.

2023 National Physical Therapy Month Will Highlight the Profession's Value

Sep 6, 2023/Roundup

October's celebration will center on a landmark report on what the profession can do for patients — and society.

APTA 2024 House of Delegates Election Results Announced

Nov 18, 2024/News

The APTA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions are set for 2025.

Majority of U.S. House Wants To Offset Medicare Cuts and Reform the Fee Schedule

Oct 18, 2021/News

In an APTA-supported letter to House leadership, a bipartisan group of lawmakers calls for immediate relief and longer-term fixes.

CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rule: What Physical Therapists Should Know

May 5, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2027 Final Rule, finalizing policies related to utilization management, special needs plans, and supplemental benefits. While the rule does not directly address physical therapist payment or scope of practice,