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Apr 23, 2019/Article
Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.
Aug 8, 2017/Perspective
As a new grad, how do you know where to start?
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
Dec 4, 2017/Review
This study is notable because of its focus on participants 65 and older, and its 18-year median follow-up duration.
Aug 20, 2018/Roundup
CMS spent its spring and summer issuing proposed and final rules, some of which contain major shifts in payment and reporting.
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
Sep 8, 2019/Perspective
Clinical rotations allow students to practice the skills and experience new practice settings.
May 23, 2017/News
With plans that include significant cuts to Medicaid, health research, and anti-poverty programs, the 2018 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is being met with concern by APTA and most other health care and consumer organizations. However, like nearly every other budget submitted by
May 22, 2020/News
More details emerged about CMS guidance on a way for hospital outpatient department PTs and PTAs to provide remote care delivery to Medicare beneficiaries.