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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

Viewpoints: November 2024

Nov 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; how PTs support Paralympians and Olympians

Researcher Spotlight | Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Advancing Physical Therapy Education

Oct 1, 2025/Column

Discover how one trailblazer’s decades of research and mentorship is supporting the next generation of innovators.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

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.

#BetterTogether: APTA Participates in Development of Opioid Playbook for Interdisciplinary Care

Mar 15, 2018/Article

Ending the opioid epidemic will require collaboration among providers and professionals across the continuum of health care settings.

COVID Stimulus Package Includes Payment Increase, Opens Possibility of Increased Telehealth, More

Mar 27, 2020/News

The $2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump is comprehensive in its scope.

Quality Payment Program, Part 1: All About MIPS

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).

Members Share their APTA CSM 'Best-Ofs'

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.

Compliance Issues in Cash Practice

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.