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APTA Opposes Education Department's Final Rule Restricting Federal Student Loans

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.

New VA Scheduling System Eases Administrative Burden for Community Care PTs

Apr 28, 2026/Article

Physical therapists providing care to veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Community Care Network are seeing long-awaited relief from administrative hurdles in coordinated care. Originally launched in 2020 and expanded in 2026, the VA's External Provider Scheduling, or EPS, system

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Identifying the Correct Codes for ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM)

Access guidelines and information on how to identify the correct codes for ICD-10.

More Than 3,500 Board-Certified Physical Therapists Honored at APTA CSM 2026

May 11, 2026/Article

APTA's ceremony highlighted newly certified and recertified specialists and the growing impact of board certification across the profession.

Appealing a Denial

APTA provides general tips and a suite of templated letters that can help you make your case for an appeal.

CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint Replacement

May 22, 2026/Statement

In the model, physical therapists would serve as a critical component of some of Medicare’s most common surgical interventions.

From Students to Advocates: How APTA Virginia and VCU Faculty Empowered DPT Students to Take Action

Jun 2, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 31:47 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify Two students. One lobby day. A meaningful impact that reached the state legislature. In this episode, discover how DPT students Ally Clark and Brian Pham turned preparation into opportunity — earning an invitation to testify after

Physical Therapy in the News: May 2026

Jun 3, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members. 

Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025-26 Cycle

Jun 24, 2026/Article

Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the 2025–26 cycle. Data from APTA's Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, or PTCAS, shows that 19,236 unique applicants completed the application