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Interoperability

Oct 1, 2020/Article

The ability of different IT systems to communicate data accurately and efficiently is a major issue in health care — and can be an opportunity for PTs.

State Legislative Leadership Award

This award recognizes and rewards component leaders in the area of state legislative leadership who bring increased awareness and involvement to state legislative issues and who achieve success in state legislative issues that strengthen the practice of physical therapy.

2022 Scholars Capstone Projects

Throughout 2022, APTA Leadership Scholars engaged in a curriculum that covered association leadership and management topics.

July Advocacy Roundup: How Nearly a Decade of Advocacy Helped APTA Lead the Way on Aetna’s Direct Access Policy Change

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.

Cultural Competence Resources: Persons Who Are Refugees or of Differing National Origin

Jan 8, 2021/Article

Insight on working in cross-cultural situations.

NIH: People With Disabilities Among Groups Experiencing Health Disparities

Oct 3, 2023/News

The agency's decision, strongly supported by APTA, means more support for research on intersectionality and health outcomes.

Defining Moment: On a Mission to Promote Pelvic Health

Sep 1, 2024/Column

This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.

Advocates, Leaders Drive Payment Momentum During APTA Payment Advocacy Summit

Jul 27, 2026/Article

The APTA Payment Advocacy Summit brought together 450 physical therapy advocates, business leaders, and payment experts at a critical moment in APTA's fight to advance physical therapy payment policies that support practice sustainability and patient access to care. Building on the momentum of recent

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Sweat Equity Pays Off

Sep 1, 2020/Column

It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.