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APTA Position Papers

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.

Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT

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

Study: 54% of Middle-Income Seniors Won't be Able to Afford Assisted Living Costs, Medical Expenses in 10 Years

May 1, 2019/Review

As the wave of aging baby boomers advances, the middle-income elderly population could find itself struggling.

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

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.

APTA, Other Organizations, Will Share Anti-Opioid Efforts

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).

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

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.

State-Level PT Advocates Honored at 2018 Policy and Payment Forum

Sep 21, 2018/News

This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.

In Wake of Nassar Conviction, PT Points to Need for Patient Education on Legitimate Pelvic Physical Therapy

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

What Do You Do?

Aug 27, 2018/Perspective

It's a short and simple question and answering it used to make me uncomfortable, although it never should have.

Operative Insights

Mar 1, 2015/Column

A lesson-filled recovery.