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Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Legal Topics of Interest

Aug 1, 2019/Article

PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.

Coronavirus Update: April 19

Apr 19, 2023/Roundup

What to know about the end of the PHE, risk associations for long COVID, funding for long COVID clinic innovation, and more.

Win: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate

Dec 8, 2021/News

The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.

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,

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.

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.

PTJ's Most-Read Articles of 2023

Jan 2, 2024/Roundup

The year's list shows the breadth of research available through APTA's scientific journal, free to members.

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.

What Can One Deep Breath Really Do for You?

Oct 28, 2021/Video

Try something new! Join Michael Gervais, PhD, sports and performance psychologist, mindset expert, and Hyperice performance advisor, to help you signal your ancient brain and learn how to rest effectively.