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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Feb 2, 2024/News
The 25 selected PTs, PTAs, and students bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.
Nov 28, 2023/Podcast
Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?
Jul 16, 2021/Perspective
Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.
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
