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It's Fee Schedule Comment Time. Here's Why Your Story Matters to CMS

Aug 21, 2023/Perspective

Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.

APTA Board, Nominating Committee Recommendations Due March 10

Feb 4, 2025/News

Recommend your peers for APTA elected positions, including secretary, vice speaker, director, and Nominating Committee member.

APTA, AOTA Postacute Care Study: Therapy Makes A Definitive Difference for Patients

Apr 6, 2021/News

The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.

Tracking Changes in the Regulatory Environment

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Updates, tips, and resources.

Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS)

Jul 30, 2019/Test & Measure

PASS is a client-centered, performance-based, criterion-referenced observational outcome measure that examines the patient’s and client’s ability to function safely and independently in the community. The tool assesses performance of functional mobility skills, basic activities of daily living (ADLs),

Finding Your Moment: Passion for #PTadvocacy

Feb 13, 2017/Perspective

I realized that we aren't "just students," rather we are future professionals and we can start making a difference now.

What Is the PROMISe of Global Outcome Measures? 3 Things You Need to Know

Sep 4, 2018/Perspective

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are pivotal to assessing and achieving high-quality care.

New APTA-Supported CPG Looks at Best Ways to Improve Walking Speed, Distance for Individuals After Stroke, Brain Injury, and Incomplete SCI

Jan 7, 2020/Review

Aerobic walking training and virtual reality treadmill training are the interventions most strongly tied to improvements.

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

PTJ Author Interview: Influence of Race and Ethnicity on DPT Applications

Feb 25, 2025/Podcast

Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Nicole Tombers, PT, DPT, about her recently published article.