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APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

Kate Gilliard, JD

Mar 14, 2022/Author

Kate Gilliard was director of Health Policy & Payment within APTA's Public Affairs Unit from Jan. 2022 to Mar. 2024. Before joining association staff in 2018 as a senior regulatory affairs specialist, she was a regulatory analyst with Centene Corporation, focusing on Affordable Care Act-compliant health

World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress Location Selection

Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Supports WCPT selecting meeting locations for future WCPT congresses that adhere to its current policy statement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

APTA-Supported Lymphedema Act Passes House

Nov 18, 2022/News

The legislation allowing Medicare to cover compression treatments now can be rolled into a larger package.

'It's not about having this 25-point plan.' Four PTs share advice for new grads

Aug 1, 2023/Podcast

Tips on finding mentors, negotiating contracts, and more.

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

May 21, 2013/Test & Measure

10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Spinal Cord Injury

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction (Revised, 4.0)

Jun 1, 2020/CPG

This guideline describes the critical decision points in the management of Dyslipidemia (LIPIDS) and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations.

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation

Nov 5, 2020/CPG

The European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015 provide specific instructions for how resuscitation should be practiced and take into account ease of teaching and learning, as well as the science.

Cerebral Palsy in Under 25s [NICE NG62]

Sep 19, 2024/CPG

Guidelines to ensure proper care for the developmental and clinical comorbidities associated with cerebral palsy for those under 25 years old to ensure they can be active and independent.

European Association of Urology Guidelines on Chronic Pelvic Pain (2022 Edition)

Mar 1, 2022/CPG

Guideline aims to expand the awareness of caregivers in the field of abdominal and pelvic pain and to assist those who treat these in their daily practice.