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Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.
May 5, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2027 Final Rule, finalizing policies related to utilization management, special needs plans, and supplemental benefits. While the rule does not directly address physical therapist payment or scope of practice,
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
May 1, 2026/News
APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.
Apr 21, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its proposed fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities that would update payment rates and introduce several noteworthy policy changes, particularly in the IRF setting. The proposals also revisit
Apr 28, 2026/Article
Physical therapists providing care to veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network are seeing long-awaited relief from administrative hurdles in coordinated care. Originally launched in 2020 and expanded in 2026, the VA's External Provider Scheduling, or EPS, system
May 22, 2026/Statement
In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.
Jun 2, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 31:47 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify Two students. One lobby day. A meaningful impact that reached the state legislature. In this episode, discover how DPT students Ally Clark and Brian Pham turned preparation into opportunity — earning an invitation to testify after
Jun 24, 2026/Article
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application
Jun 3, 2026/Article
