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Administrative Burden Win: UnitedHealthcare Walks Back Plan of Care Change

Jul 26, 2023/News

UHC has dropped a signoff requirement that sparked concerns from APTA.

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Study Bolsters the Case for SMART Act

Sep 7, 2022/News

Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.

Ladders that Matter In Clinical Care

Apr 1, 2016/Feature

Clinical ladder programs afford PTs and PTAs opportunities to advance their careers and enhance their paychecks while remaining in direct patient care.

Congress Is Back in Town: 5 Things to Watch on Capitol Hill in September

Sep 2, 2025/News

In July, APTA and other provider groups secured a 2.5% funding increase from Congress to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. While this was a positive development, it is a short-term fix. For the Medicare payment system to stabilize and compensate providers fairly, major and urgent reforms

The Good Stuff: APTA Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2022

Nov 16, 2022/Roundup

APTA members share insights and expertise in local and national media.

A Message of Hope at A Critical Time

Nov 1, 2019/Column

Thoughts on a presidential address.

Sleep Secrets from Sleep Experts

Dec 3, 2021/Video

Learn why we sleep, what is happening to your brain and body during specific sleep cycles, and the consequences (both personal and clinical) of not sleeping. You'll also gain insight on meaningful sleep strategies, use of supplements, and wearable technology.

Motions for the 2024 House

The House of Delegates is an APTA policymaking body that comprises voting delegates and nonvoting delegates. The House meets annually, making decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. Listed below are the motions for the

Potential Big Prior Authorization Win: CMS Proposes Significant Changes

Dec 14, 2022/News

The APTA-supported rule increases transparency and lowers admin burden across a range of programs including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.