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This Medicare Enrollment FAQ guides physical therapists through every stage of the Medicare enrollment lifecycle.
Licensure is required in order to practice as a PT or work as a PTA in the United States. Licensure is managed by individual state regulatory boards.
APTA is invested in the future of the physical therapy profession. One of the most important facets of that investment is our relationship with HOSA—Future Health Professionals. We're honored to work with HOSA and its locally based advisors to nurture and inspire students interested in health professions
Jul 29, 2022/PDF
Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.
May 1, 2016/Column
Remember, you can’t spell "realistic" without "real."
Mar 9, 2018/Article
CMS is ramping up its use of bundled care models, including limited use of a mandatory bundling program in some parts of the country.
Jun 23, 2021/News
APTA's consumer-focused website helps patients understand how physical therapy can play a crucial role.
Dec 1, 2024/CPG
This revised guideline from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association provides updated recommendations to support evidence-based practice, including tailored clinical decision-making, about managing Achilles tendinopathy. This guideline does not include
Jul 12, 2023/News
UnitedHealthcare has announced changes that could result in considerable additional administrative burden for PTs. APTA is seeking answers.
Dec 20, 2022/Statement
The following statement was released today by American Physical Therapy Association President Roger Herr, PT, MPA.