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Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction and the Physician Fee Schedule

The MPPR policy implements a 50% payment reduction to the practice expense value of certain CPT codes deemed "always therapy services."

Student-Led Flash Action Highlights Physical Therapy's Role in Pain Management

Oct 1, 2018/News

A PT and PTA student-led "flash action strategy" held September 26-27 focused on bringing a clear message to Capitol Hill.

Student Focus | APTA Oncology

Aug 1, 2025/Column

Thailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology, about what it takes to succeed in this rewarding specialty.

#PTFam and the Postconference Blues

Jul 16, 2017/Perspective

I have never before found a place so quickly where I feel that I belong.

The PTA Differential: How We Got Here, and What's Next

Feb 9, 2020/Perspective

It can be a challenge to keep up even if you’re working hard to pay attention.

Training Physical Therapists to Deliver Individualized Biopsychosocial Interventions for Pain: Author Interview With Phoebe Simpson

Nov 4, 2021/Podcast

PTJ talks about biopsychosocial treatment for pain.

VA Increases Pay Levels for PTAs

Feb 3, 2021/News

APTA pressed for updated descriptions of PTA qualifications and skills. The change led to a raise in pay ranges.

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

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.