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Advocacy for the Physical Therapy Profession

We are the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

Advocacy and Why It’s For You – #XchangeSA

Mar 10, 2020/Podcast

APTA’s live #XchangeSA chat with Kendra Lucas, PT, DPT on advocacy.

Hospital Readmissions

PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.

Establishment and Review of an APTA National Award

Feb 20, 2026/Policies & Bylaws

House Policy: Describes the process for establishing an APTA National Award.

APTA Societal Impact Award

Awards

This award recognizes and rewards an association member who demonstrates leadership, commitment and dedication to addressing issues related to societal welfare.

Work Hard, Play Big

Jul 1, 2019/Column

A PT honors her son and serves children with special needs.

Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) and CHIEF Short Form (CHIEF-SF) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Free tool measures degree to which elements of the physical, social, and political environments act as barriers or facilitators to full participation for people with disabilities.

And the Beat Goes On: APTA's Commercial Payer Advocacy

Apr 21, 2021/Roundup

Lots of payers with multiple plans mean the conversation never stops. Here are a few advocacy efforts that APTA is pursuing.

Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem

Jul 6, 2022/Review

Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.

Final FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Removal of SDOH Measures

Aug 27, 2025/News

The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase