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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
Jun 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.
Sep 14, 2021/News
The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.
May 18, 2022/Perspective
An autistic PT identifies some of the things autistic adults would like their physical therapists to know.
Apr 22, 2025/News
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy
Aug 11, 2021/Roundup
The next APTA Centennial Lecture presentation is about concussion assessment and management. Here are 5 resources to check out in advance.
May 27, 2020/Article
Since January 2017, PTs use three evaluation codes and one reevaluation code.
Jun 6, 2022/News
This year's H.P. Maley Lecture is about what's at the center of the profession — and the possibilities ahead.
May 18, 2022/Roundup
A roundup of APTA members sharing their stories and providing their expertise to the media.
Jun 9, 2025/Article
APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the
