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Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Nov 12, 2025/News
The physical therapy profession has a new tool in the fight to reduce administrative burden. APTA's report, "The Impact of Administrative Burden on Physical Therapist Services," offers a comparison of all three of APTA's surveys on this topic, as well as an updated infographic that illustrates the challenges
Jun 14, 2019/News
APTA's outward-facing, forward-leaning vision continues to guide APTA’s House of Delegates. The policy-making body considered 70 motions during the 75th House session addressing a wide range of issues, yet 1 overarching theme was clear: the House believes APTA has the potential to be a change agent for
Mar 24, 2021/News
If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.
Nov 23, 2021/Perspective
There is growing evidence that additional critical complexities surround physical activity engagement.
Apr 23, 2019/Article
Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.
Nov 1, 2024/Column
President's Note; how PTs support Paralympians and Olympians
Oct 1, 2025/Column
Discover how one trailblazer’s decades of research and mentorship is supporting the next generation of innovators.
May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.
Feb 18, 2022/Roundup
Compare your list, get fired up for next year's conference, and check out our on-demand CSM content available in March.