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Mar 18, 2026/News
A coalition of national rehabilitation and health care organizations is urging Congress to repeal the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction policy. The outdated Medicare Part B payment policy, also known as MPPR, continues to undermine patient access to rehabilitation services and threaten the financial
Mar 31, 2026/Article
Peter Alan Towne, PT, FAPTA, passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 90. He left an indelible mark on the association across nearly 70 years as an APTA member, joining in 1958 while a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa.
Apr 3, 2026/Article
This National Volunteer Month, APTA is shining a spotlight on the integral role volunteers play in shaping our association and the profession of physical therapy. APTA is fueled by thousands of volunteers — guiding policy, mentoring rising leaders, and driving innovation in clinical practice.
Apr 6, 2026/Annual Report
As APTA moved through the final year of its 2022–2025 strategic plan, our mission continued to guide every effort: building a unified community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. In 2025, that focus translated into historic advocacy successes and impactful
Apr 7, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 25:42 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this APTA Podcast episode, Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, and Senior Director of Brand Strategy Alicia Hosmer discuss the joint principles statement between APTA and the National Strength and Conditioning
Apr 15, 2026/Article
EBSCO has expanded its already extensive online library of articles, journals, e-books, and other academic and clinical resources by adding content from the decommissioned Rehabilitation Reference Center, or RRC, to create a new Nursing and Allied Health Reference Source, NAHRS. Unlimited access to the
Apr 21, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 34:42 Listen on Apple Listen on Castbox Listen on Spotify In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Sandy Willett, PT, PhD, Elena Donoso Brown, OT/L, and Regina Harbourne, PT, PhD, FAPTA, define intervention fidelity, discuss its importance in bridging the gap between research and clinical
Apr 22, 2026/Article
Continued advocacy from APTA, members, and partner organizations has led to the introduction of a bill that seeks to repeal the outdated policy known as the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction, or MPPR. Rep. Deborah Ross, D-N.C., introduced the RECOVER Act (H.R. 8386) on April 20 to repeal MPPR, which
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.
May 5, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2027 Final Rule, finalizing policies related to utilization management, special needs plans, and supplemental benefits. While the rule does not directly address physical therapist payment or scope of practice,
