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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

Laura Keivel

Jun 4, 2020/Author

Laura Keivel is the grassroots and political affairs specialist at APTA. Before joining the association in 2019, she was the advocacy program and events manager at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, where ran the society’s largest event, the Leadership Summit & Lobby Day legislative fly-in.

Reports

APTA's reports address some of the most pressing issues in the profession through careful analysis and an informed perspective on what that analysis means.

Dimensions of Leadership Pathways Grant

The Dimensions of Leadership Pathways Grant supports the development and delivery of new or revised pathways programs and the development, delivery, and/or continued growth of diverse representation in recruitment, retention, and leadership development.

Exploring Pain

Sep 20, 2022/Video

Discover the latest insights and groundbreaking approaches that are shaping the present and future of pain management.

A Unique Approach to Sharing Our Profession

Sep 19, 2022/Video

Making a podcast about physical therapy can be a fun and creative way to share your experience and knowledge with a wider audience.

The 2024 Medicare Advantage Rule: Coverage Criteria and Prior Authorization

Apr 19, 2024/Perspective

An exploration of the 2024 Medicare Advantage rule and CMS' push for more timely access to needed care.

Participating PTCAS Programs

Updates to PTCAS Each year, PTCAS implements certain updates and enhancements to the content, policies, features, functionality, and integrations with outside platforms found in the application and WebAdMIT. The final list of changes for an upcoming cycle is published and shared with participating programs

APTA Live: Financial Wellness

Apr 20, 2021/Podcast

APTA Student Assembly Board of Directors talk with experts about what you need to know about your financial wellness, student debt and refinancing, spending habits, and more.