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Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Jun 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.
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.
Feb 23, 2021/Roundup
The fight to improve direct access continues, use of the licensure compact grows, and telehealth is being discussed just about everywhere.
Oct 4, 2023/News
This year's celebration is off to a strong start, with a must-read report and messaging resources for members.
Oct 3, 2023/News
This year's PT and PTA student-led effort focused on postpartum care in Medicaid and CHIP — and helped students embrace advocacy.
Sep 6, 2023/Roundup
October's celebration will center on a landmark report on what the profession can do for patients — and society.
Aug 11, 2021/Roundup
APTA joint statement, a jump in pediatric cases, "persistent cognitive deficits," and more.
May 24, 2020/Article
Step-by-step problem-solving diagrams to guide PTs and PTAs.
May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.
