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Patients shouldn't have to have their care interrupted, and PTs shouldn't be forced to suspend services during temporary absences.
Aug 1, 2019/Article
The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.
APTA's Media Corps members serve as a resource for journalists who are working on stories that involve physical therapy.
Jul 24, 2026/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including
Aug 3, 2026/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. In Part 1 of our recap, we covered how the proposed changes to the practice expense methodology would uniquely benefit physical therapists. In Part 2, we outline CMS' proposed
