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Feb 8, 2019/News
APTA's newest advocacy roadmap puts the current state of health care in the United States in stark terms—and commits the association to working for change. Describing the United States as being "at a crossroads," the association's 2019-2020 Public Policy Priorities document characterizes the country's
Mar 27, 2020/News
The $2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump is comprehensive in its scope.
Apr 1, 2017/Column
Reporting requirements for physical therapists (PTs) in private practice are changing under the Quality Payment Program-specifically through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models (APMs). (APMs).
Mar 15, 2018/Article
Ending the opioid epidemic will require collaboration among providers and professionals across the continuum of health care settings.
May 24, 2020/Article
Regardless of the relationship a physical therapist chooses to have with payers, it is essential to practice in compliance with all laws and regulations.
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.
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.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the