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These position papers are a resource for legislative staff to learn more about our issues and for APTA advocates to give to their legislative contact.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
May 1, 2019/Review
As the wave of aging baby boomers advances, the middle-income elderly population could find itself struggling.
Jul 25, 2022/Review
Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.
Apr 30, 2019/News
There may be just about as many approaches to battling the opioid crisis as there are organizations committed to the fight—but now APTA and more than 100 other groups will be sharing experiences and learning from each other by way of a collaborative effort led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
May 6, 2024/News
Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.
Sep 21, 2018/News
This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.
Jan 31, 2018/News
In an article written for the HuffPost, APTA member Lora "Lori" Mize and certified clinical specialist in women's health physical therapy, raised concern that the Nassar case also may create a ripple effect that could discourage individuals from seeking legitimate and responsibly delivered pelvic physical
Aug 27, 2018/Perspective
It's a short and simple question and answering it used to make me uncomfortable, although it never should have.
Mar 1, 2015/Column
A lesson-filled recovery.