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APTA Advocacy Leads to Direct Access for Millions Covered by Aetna

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

Survey Findings Drive New APTA Advocacy Resources on Administrative Burden

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

Setting The Foundation

Sep 25, 2018/Perspective

If I can manage to maintain a very real patient-centered perspective, I know I'll find success.

Global Physical Therapy Day of Service

Oct 9, 2021/Event

Join thousands of PTs, PTAs, and students of physical therapy and expand your passion outside of the clinical walls by serving your community.  Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. 

5 Ways to Get the Most out of Volunteer Experiences

Apr 17, 2023/Roundup

It's no secret that APTA couldn't exist without its extensive network of member volunteers.

State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

Jul 18, 2025/Resource

This map displays the states that specifically allow dry needling by PTs, states that prohibit the intervention by PTs, and states in which a clear opinion has not surfaced.

Value of Virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions

Jun 28, 2024/Video

Recording of a live discussion on PHTI's recent evaluation of virtual musculoskeletal care and its impact on the physical therapy profession.

APTA-Backed Bipartisan House Bill Takes Aim at PTA Differential

Oct 13, 2021/News

The SMART Act would delay implementation, spare rural and underserved areas, and relieve PTA supervision burdens.

PT in the Community Goes Virtual for 2021 CSM — Sign Up Now!

Jan 21, 2021/Open Access

This year, the member-led effort focuses on making a difference in members' home communities during the APTA 2021 CSM.

The Myths and Mysteries of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Apr 1, 2021/Feature

PICS occurs following an episode of acute care. No one is quite sure why, yet it affects more than 3 million people annually.