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Apr 30, 2026/Position Paper
APTA strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program regulations finalized in April 2026, which do not define the doctor of physical therapy, or DPT, degree as a professional degree.
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Getting a NPI should be a priority for any PT. Among other payers, it also is required for all providers enrolled in Medicare.
