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Shutdown FAQs: What Is the Impact on Federal Payors, Health Care Practices, and Telehealth?

Sep 25, 2025/News

Note: This article has been updated to reflect APTA’s latest analysis of the federal government’s official shutdown and subsequent related guidance as of Oct. 24. For more information on recent CMS claims hold updates, please see section 2 of this article. APTA members should be mindful of how a lapse

APTA Submits Member Nomination to New Committee Advising HHS Secretary

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

APTA and APTA Private Practice Join Federal Lawsuit Over Health Care Price-Fixing

Oct 1, 2025/News

APTA and APTA Private Practice have joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation as plaintiffs. This federal antitrust litigation alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.

APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Demand Fair Payment for Physical Therapist Services

Sep 30, 2025/Statement

Earlier this month, APTA and APTA Private Practice joined the MultiPlan Antitrust Litigation as plaintiffs. This federal antitrust litigation alleges a conspiracy to systematically underpay physical therapists and other health care providers for reimbursements of out-of-network services.

APTA Advocacy Win: Anthem Changes Payment Policy to Document Total Time per Code

Sep 24, 2025/News

After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code. 

Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+: ChoosePT "Future You" Video

Feb 23, 2026/Article

Have you ever imagined going back in time and giving advice to your younger self? APTA's new ChoosePT editorial video "Future You" asks viewers to do just that. The video puts movement and physical therapy at the center of a person's life story, inviting viewers to consider their future well-being and

Rural Health Care Workforce Shortages Highlighted in Congressional Hearing

Feb 25, 2026/News

This week, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, through which most legislation affecting Medicare and Medicaid passes, held a hearing titled "Advancing the Next Generation of America's Healthcare Workforce." As part of this effort, APTA submitted an official statement for the record to the

APTA CSM Attendees Amplify PT For Future Me, Sharing Messages to 80,000+

Mar 3, 2026/Article

From their first steps to their golden years, Americans want to live longer, healthier lives. Yet, according to APTA's latest consumer research report, many don't know that physical therapy is a powerful tool to help them achieve their long-term health goals. APTA's new ChoosePT public awareness campaign,

APTA State Chapters Record 48 Wins in 2025, Work Continues in 2026

Feb 10, 2026/Article

The new APTA Strategic Framework for 2030 reinforces the association's commitment to advancing payment, and that dedication goes far beyond APTA's fight for meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In 2025, APTA state chapters were relentless in their efforts to advocate for increased

2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available for APTA Members

Jan 14, 2026/Article

APTA's 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule calculator — our popular, exclusive member-only resource — is now available to help you calculate payment for services furnished on or after Jan. 1, 2026. This tool helps both participating and nonparticipating PTs determine 2026 Medicare payment. Presented