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APTA Continues Strategic Investments to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 8, 2020/News

A new standing committee and staff position align with expanded fundraising efforts to advance this strategic plan objective.

APTA Financial Solutions Center: Student Experience

May 24, 2017/Perspective

This is exactly what I needed to understand what smart spending actually is, and how to successfully get myself out of debt in a timely manner.

Study: Ignoring Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior Doesn’t Work, but Other Strategies Might

Jul 2, 2018/Review

Inappropriate patient sexual behavior is a problem in health care, but researchers have pinpointed strategies for responding.

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

PTAs, Direct Access, Plans of Care, and More: APTA and Components Press for Changes

Jan 31, 2020/News

Here's how CMS could truly put "patients over paperwork."

Veterans Affairs and TRICARE

VA and TRICARE are major health systems in which PTs and PTAs play a major role. APTA can help you understand how they work.

Productivity measures should include quality and quantity. Insight from APTA EJC

Aug 15, 2023/Podcast

One of the biggest ethical issues in the profession is balancing productivity and quality patient care.

Big Win: CMS Extends Temporary Telehealth Use to All Facility-Based Settings

May 22, 2023/News

APTA pressed for the changes, which now allow PTs in SNFs, home health, and rehab agencies to continue providing telehealth under Medicare.

Faster Therapy Start Decreases Risk for Future Opioid Use in Knee OA Patients

Aug 7, 2023/Review

Researchers found delayed treatment increased risks that ranged from 25% to 150% depending on timing of the first visit.

Transformative Dialogues: The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Physical Therapy

Jul 11, 2018/Perspective

Patient-centered care is the hallmark of physical therapist practice. Individualized patient and client assessment helps us tailor treatment to support effective self-management and optimal independence. PTs and physical therapist assistants often underestimate the powerful impact of our patient relationships;