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Awards
This award recognizes and rewards an association member who demonstrates leadership, commitment and dedication to addressing issues related to societal welfare.
PTs serve an important role in patient safety and patient care transitions.
Feb 20, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
House Policy: Describes the process for establishing an APTA National Award.
Jul 6, 2022/Review
Researchers say sedentary lifestyles are increasing death and CVD rates worldwide — and that lower-income countries may be at greater risk.
Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
Apr 21, 2021/Roundup
Lots of payers with multiple plans mean the conversation never stops. Here are a few advocacy efforts that APTA is pursuing.
Oct 1, 2018/Feature
Every state has much to offer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It may be quality of life. Employment opportunities. Regulatory and business friendliness. Or any of dozens of other features. Where you decide to practice depends on which factors mean the most to you. Here is PT in
Jun 2, 2025/Perspective
Members of APTA Oncology share information and resources about Cancer Rehabilitation Month, a new public awareness campaign.
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.
