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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

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

Jul 25, 2022/Review

Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

May 6, 2024/News

Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.

Your Community Service Matters, and We Want To Hear About It

Jul 14, 2021/News

APTA's celebration of National Physical Therapy Month will include spotlights on members who do volunteer work. You could be among them.

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy

Jan 10, 2022/Podcast

The first wave of this study's findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions.

Call for National Plan To Address PASC

Mar 31, 2021/Statement

APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."

2024 APTA Leadership Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Feb 2, 2024/News

The 25 selected PTs, PTAs, and students bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.

PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar: Value-Based Programs and Initiating Home Health Care After Joint Replacement

Nov 28, 2023/Podcast

Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?

Blood Flow Restriction, Beyond Just Muscle

Jul 16, 2021/Perspective

Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

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