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NAM Calls for Comprehensive Action to Improve Health Care Workforce Well-Being

Oct 25, 2022/News

The recommendations address issues including mental health care, productivity demands, prior authorization, and workforce diversity.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

October Is National Physical Therapy Month: See How APTA Helps You Celebrate

Sep 2, 2025/News

APTA is recognizing National Physical Therapy Month in October by spotlighting the vital role physical therapy plays in improving movement for people of all ages and abilities. This year’s theme will highlight physical therapy’s valuable role in prevention, wellness, and promoting resilience across the

Coronavirus Update: August 24

Aug 24, 2022/Roundup

Physical activity's role in reducing COVID-19 risk, prone positioning, new CDC recommendations, home testing, and more.

Congressional Advocacy by the Numbers: Together, We Are Driving Payment Progress

Feb 10, 2026/News

APTA members helped drive a wave of federal advocacy wins in 2025, including the reversal of years of stagnant Medicare payment. The numbers tell the story: growing bipartisan backing, expanded legislative momentum, and a unified profession pushing payment reform forward. Focused on advancing fair payment,

CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rule: What Physical Therapists Should Know

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,

Medicare and 'E-Visits': What You Need to Know

Mar 19, 2020/Article

The webinar reviews what PTs and PTAs need to know regarding e-visits.

Coronavirus Update: Dec. 8

Dec 8, 2021/News

Omicron variant, APTA practice advisory updates, vaccination mandate developments, the long COVID-fibromyalgia relationship, and more.

Physical Inactivity Linked to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

Apr 26, 2021/Review

A study of 48,440 patients finds that patients who were sedentary were more likely to experience hospitalization or death.

Coronavirus Update: July 20

Jul 20, 2022/Roundup

Public health emergency renewal, physical activity drop, rise of BA.5, possible inflammatory link to long COVID, and more.