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Awards
This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy through excellence in research.
Jul 22, 2025/Podcast
In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.
Sep 1, 2024/Column
This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.
Nov 9, 2021/Review
CMS establishes penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.0% pay increase.
Nov 10, 2022/Review
Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.
Sep 1, 2020/Column
It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House guideline: Outlines guiding principles related to member-provided pro bono services or support of organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged.
Sep 1, 2019/Feature
From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June
Feb 1, 2023/Column
With clinician burnout, there are ethical consequences on patients and colleagues.
Nov 18, 2020/Podcast
APTA staff experts provide a status update on the what is expected in the final 2021 Medicare fee schedule rule and its likely payment cut to physical therapist services.