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Oct 8, 2019/Open Access
You should be aware of the scope of the practice act in the state(s) in which you are licensed, and consider carefully whether or not your scope of personal competence is compatible with the type of services you wish to provide.
Sep 29, 2023/Review
Researchers compared two PT-led approaches and found that both achieved similar positive outcomes compared with usual care.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Wanda K. Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, is a senior payment specialist at APTA. Her responsibilities include communicating with members and insurers on inquiries regarding third-party, billing, CPT coding, and payment policies; providing resources in policy development; monitoring trends; and assisting in association
Jun 1, 2024/Feature
How productivity standards affect quality of care in physical therapy — and what can be done about it.
Feb 1, 2015/Feature
As health care continues to evolve rapidly, so will the physical therapy profession and the ways students are educated. What will physical therapist education look like in 10 or 20 years? Experts weigh in.
Physical therapy services represent a significant portion of Medicare expenditures in post-acute care settings.
Jun 1, 2015/Column
Opening a practice, with help from mom.
Apr 23, 2021/Statement
Statement by the APTA Board of Directors.
Sep 7, 2022/News
Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.
Jul 4, 2025/CPG