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Family Violence

Apr 1, 2020/Open Access

PTs and PTAs have an ethical responsibility to act in cases of suspected abuse of a family member, obligations clearly spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (4D) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (4D). NOTE: If you have an immediate question

Payment Under Workers' Compensation

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

Workers' compensation is an important benefit that can be a lifeline for an injured employee. PTs and PTAs often have important roles to play in providing care under the program; but like any other payment system, it's important to understand how it works.

Membership Dues and Payment Plans

Our payment options and dues discounts make it easier to become and stay an APTA member.

Medicare Opt-Out Advocacy

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

Examining Medicare Payment Reform and the Future of Patient Access

Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs Join APTA and its panel of policy experts, small business owners, and practicing physical therapists to discuss Medicare payment reform and actionable policies to reduce costs, support therapists,

APTA Advocacy Win: Anthem Changes Payment Policy to Document Total Time per Code

Sep 24, 2025/News

After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code. 

October Is National Physical Therapy Month: See How APTA Helps You Celebrate

Sep 2, 2025/News

APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the

Congress Is Back in Town: 5 Things to Watch on Capitol Hill in September

Sep 2, 2025/News

In July, APTA and other provider groups secured a 2.5% funding increase from Congress to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. While this was a positive development, it is a short-term fix. For the Medicare payment system to stabilize and compensate providers fairly, major and urgent reforms

Get to Know APTA Hand and Upper Extremity: An Interview With Academy Leadership

Sep 2, 2025/Podcast

Listening Time — 9:17 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2025, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders. In this installment, Jason Lau, PT, DPT, interviews Jamie Grigsby, PT, DPT, and Melissa Lazinski,

Congress Investigating TRICARE Issues Amid Provider and Patient Disruptions

Mar 5, 2026/News

NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect changes enacted in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, signed into law in December 2025. Notably, the final NDAA omitted the TRICARE-related provisions that appeared in the House version of the bill reported by APTA in the original