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Feb 9, 2023/Website
The Guide is the description of physical therapist practice for use by PT and PTA educators, students, and clinicians.
Aug 6, 2025/News
As the 2025 legislative season has come to a close in most states, many APTA chapters achieved significant victories that improve payment, address provider credentialing, and reduce administrative burden.
Aug 30, 2022/Review
Analysis of recent data led to the payment boost, and concerns about provider burden helped delay a universal assessment requirement.
Jul 11, 2022/News
A cut to the conversion factor, no changes to telehealth limitations (but a few codes added), a tweak to RVUs, and more.
Jun 13, 2022/Perspective
Men’s pelvic health is too often overlooked both by patients and physical therapists.
Nov 10, 2023/Review
A review of 27 studies found an association between aerobic exercise and improvements that reduce mortality risk.
Aug 6, 2024/Article
CMS’ Quality Payment Program offers exceptions to MIPS reporting requirements for certain hardships and uncontrollable circumstances. To be eligible, you must apply by Dec. 31.
Oct 14, 2025/Article
Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of physical therapy services in the emergency department.