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Program Resources

Access resources to help existing and developing DPT, PTA, residency, and fellowship programs optimize their effectiveness.

Major Health Industry Groups Look to Streamline Prior Authorization

Jan 19, 2018/News

6 major health industry groups issued a consensus statement outlining 5 ways the health care system could "improve the [prior authorization] process, promote quality and affordable health care, and reduce unnecessary burdens."

Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

Apr 1, 2015/CPG

Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome

American Physical Therapy Association's Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve the association, the profession, and society.

Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Plan Managed Care

Jan 11, 2019/Comment Letters

APTA comments to CMS on 2019 proposed changes to the Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care regulatory framework.

Clinical Continuing Education for Individuals Other Than Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P06‐19‐68‐32:  Describes how individuals other than PTs and PTAs may participate in continuing education.

And the Beat Goes On: APTA's Commercial Payer Advocacy

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.

Attend CSM? I Vote Yes!

Mar 2, 2020/Perspective

As a first-year physical therapy student, I didn't know what to think when I first heard about the 2020 Combined Sections Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Final FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Removal of SDOH Measures

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

Resources for Educators

APTA helps educators empower the next generations of PTs and PTAs.