Apr 1, 2025/Article

Join one of two virtual town halls in April to add your thoughts to the Board motion being brought to the 2025 House of Delegates.

Apr 23, 2025/Article

Skilled nursing facilities could see a 2.8% payment increase and inpatient rehabilitation facilities could see a 2.6% boost beginning in October 2025 if two proposed rules from CMS are adopted without change.

Aug 4, 2025/Article

APTA is powered by members who step up, speak out, and drive the profession forward. Volunteering is not only a chance to influence the future of physical therapy but a prime opportunity to foster connections, hone critical skills, and advance your career through service.

Aug 12, 2025/Article

Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.

Sep 24, 2025/Article

APTA has nominated APTA member Christopher G. Bise, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, for appointment to a newly established advisory committee.  The committee will advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to improve the

Dec 2, 2025/Article

Adele DiGiovanna, PT, passed away on Oct. 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a lifelong member of APTA, serving as a director on the APTA Board of Directors and as president of APTA Minnesota. Her commitment to bettering both APTA and the profession left an indelible mark on the physical therapy

Dec 3, 2025/Article

A recent U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ MLN Matters update provided guidance on a range of topics, including the plan of care signature exception from the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule that went into effect Jan. 1. The update follows months of coordinated advocacy efforts by APTA

Nov 18, 2025/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Collecting and sharing workforce data is essential for enabling APTA members to make informed decisions about their careers and practices. By understanding demographic, workforce, and income trends, as well as challenges faced across practice settings, APTA provides the profession with actionable insights

Dec 10, 2025/Article

Nov. 29 marked the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a groundbreaking federal law that ensures children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that they receive related services, such as physical therapy, when needed. Under IDEA Part