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Medicare Participation: You Have Options

Jun 25, 2025/Article

First time enrolling in Medicare? Looking to change your participation status? This resource serves as your guide to the two types of Medicare participation offered to physical therapists. The option you pick determines your reimbursement and how much you can charge your patients. When you enroll in

Aetna Launches PTA Differential

Mar 15, 2024/News

After putting the move on hold for three months, the insurer implemented the reduction March 1.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Researcher Spotlight

Nov 1, 2024/Article

Rich Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, developed a questionnaire that has created data on the educational experiences of DPT students nationwide.

New Federal Student Loan Changes Over COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020/Article

There is some potentially good news when it comes to students who have federal student loans.

Study: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Tendinopathy? Researchers See Promise

Jun 6, 2017/Review

A new meta-analysis suggests that a single injection of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma can be effective in treating tendinopathy.

Innovation 2.0 Learning Lab to Focus on PTs as Key Players in PCMHs to Address Childhood Obesity

Nov 20, 2017/News

Managing childhood obesity in a patient-centered medical home setting is the fourth and final installment of APTA’s online Learning Labs series based on the Innovation 2.0 initiative.

Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and OptumLabs Could Introduce Important Changes to Pain Management Policies

Jul 10, 2018/News

What would happen if payers encouraged patients with low back pain to explore low-risk treatments by waiving copays?

Seven APTA Videos Worth Watching

Jun 3, 2022/Roundup

APTA's videos explore, celebrate, and challenge. Here's a rundown of some of the latest offerings.

Senators From Both Parties Call for Action on Fee Schedule Cuts

Feb 28, 2024/News

Describing health care providers as "at a breaking point," 32 senators urge short- and long-term fixes as the next spending deadline looms.