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Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.
Aug 15, 2025/Article
Fact Sheet: Quality Payment Program Proposals The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule. In Part 1 of our recap, we covered the conversion factor increase, devaluation of PT codes, and the agency’s interest in prevention and
Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure
A 28-item self-reported measure related to health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) in patients with dementia.
Oct 1, 2021/Feature
Physical therapy is important for patients in an end-of-life scenario. Here’s why.
Apr 1, 2016/Feature
Clinical ladder programs afford PTs and PTAs opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their paychecks while remaining in direct patient care.
Jul 1, 2015/Feature
Physical therapists who treat farmers and ranchers offer advice about working with those patients.
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.
Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.
Oct 26, 2021/Open Access
Providing physical therapy can place a large demand on your body. In turn, it's important to fuel your body the right way so you can perform well at work and still have energy left at the end of the day.
The scope of practice for physical therapists is dynamic, evolving with evidence, education, and societal needs.