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Telehealth, PT Compact Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Congress

Apr 9, 2025/News

Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.

Disparities as COVID-19 Spreads: What the Physical Therapy Profession Can Do

Apr 24, 2020/Podcast

APTA hosted experts in physical therapy and public health to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the United States, including how the pandemic interacts with existing geographic, economic, racial, and age-related health disparities. Speakers explored the roles the physical therapy community can play

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, December 2020

Dec 16, 2020/Roundup

APTA members and profession in the media, December 2020 edition.

Preferred Nomenclature for an Internationally Educated Physical Therapist

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Describes the association's position on the use of the terms internationally educated physical therapist and IEPT in its documents and publications.

Bill Allowing PTAs in TRICARE Ready for President's Signature

Nov 16, 2017/News

"This is a significant win for PTAs, but an even bigger win for patients in the TRICARE program."

Americans with Disabilities: Role of APTA in Advocacy, Promotion, and Accommodation

Aug 1, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines role of the APTA as an advocate for full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life and within the profession of physical therapy.

McMillan, Maley Lectures to Feature Thought Leaders in VR, Orthopaedic Research

Aug 30, 2023/News

Judith Deutsch is the 2024 McMillan Lecturer; Philip McClure will deliver the 29th Maley Lecture.

Breaking: Bill to Offset 9% Cut Introduced in Senate

Dec 11, 2020/News

Legislation that would provide additional payment is now in both houses of Congress — call your lawmaker today.

PT in the Community Goes Virtual for 2021 CSM — Sign Up Now!

Jan 21, 2021/Open Access

This year, the member-led effort focuses on making a difference in members' home communities during the APTA 2021 CSM.

An Unwise Move

Feb 1, 2017/Column

A student finds that a simple favor wasn't simple after all.