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Feb 22, 2021/Open Access
At the start of 2021 APTA collaborated with many other medical organizations to initiate communications with the new congress about the shortcomings of the current Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Aug 28, 2024/Position Paper
Bipartisan legislation that would increase oversight and transparency around the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans and require streamlining and standardization on their use of prior authorization.
Sep 29, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Consumer Protection Through Licensure of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Opposition To Physician Ownership Of Physical Therapist Services And Self‐Referral By Physicians.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: The American Physical Therapy Association supports the collaborative relationships of physical therapists and veterinarians and the evolution of specialized practice by physical therapists who are addressing the rehabilitation needs of animals.
House position: Physical therapist patient and client management integrates an understanding of a patient’s or client’s prescription and nonprescription medication regimen with consideration of its impact on health, function, movement, and disability.
House position: APTA recognizes that inappropriate or indiscriminate use of physical and chemical restraints across the life span is harmful to the quality of life of patients and clients.
House position: Experiential learning focused on development and application of patient‐ and client‐centered skills and behaviors is a crucial component of the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
House position: Physical therapy aides are any support personnel who perform designated tasks related to the operation of the physical therapy service.
House position: Diet and nutrition are key components of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
