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Jul 22, 2025/Podcast
In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.
Jan 8, 2021/Article
Insight on working in cross-cultural situations.
Sep 1, 2024/Column
This pelvic health PT is on a mission to make pelvic health care a reality for all.
Nov 10, 2022/Review
Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.
Jul 27, 2026/Article
The APTA Payment Advocacy Summit brought together 450 physical therapy advocates, business leaders, and payment experts at a critical moment in APTA's fight to advance physical therapy payment policies that support practice sustainability and patient access to care. Building on the momentum of recent
Sep 1, 2020/Column
It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.
Nov 9, 2021/Review
CMS establishes penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.0% pay increase.
Jun 17, 2021/Video
Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of physical therapy has taken many challenges.
Jun 5, 2024/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
