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May 31, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations related to pain management in patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis
Oct 1, 2022/CPG
The COPDX Plan: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2019 (Vers. 2.59)
APTA has joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation, which alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.
Jun 7, 2020/Author
Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, was APTA President for two terms, from June 2015 through December 2021. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. Dunn is dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and an associate professor of rehabilitation sciences at Louisiana State
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Wanda K. Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, is a senior payment specialist at APTA. Her responsibilities include communicating with members and insurers on inquiries regarding third-party, billing, CPT coding, and payment policies; providing resources in policy development; monitoring trends; and assisting in association
Sep 3, 2021/Podcast
This podcast provides an advocacy update focusing on the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rules. Where we are—and what needs to happen next.
Dec 17, 2024/News
Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.
May 1, 2026/News
APTA calls on Congress and the courts to restore fair access to federal student loans while supporting reforms to lower education costs.
The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists' practice responsibility includes all elements of patient and client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.