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A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Apr 22, 2025/News

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA, on Dec. 18, 2024. Christine was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2023. She was a force, with an incredible drive and zest for life. Her contributions to the fields of physical therapy

How to Avoid PT Burnout, Find Community, and Get Involved in Advocacy: Tips From APTA’s Drew Contreras

Apr 15, 2025/Podcast

In this episode, entrepreneur and APTA member Odell Miller, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Vice President of Strategic Affairs Drew Contreras, PT, DPT. They talk about starting a business, how new technologies are rapidly changing the profession, and ways PTs can take care of themselves to avoid burnout.

APTA Releases 2024 Annual Report

Apr 15, 2025/News

Now available: the 2024 APTA Annual Report, a snapshot of some of the association's biggest accomplishments in 2024, from two major wins in Medicare payment policy as well as dozens of state-level gains that benefit practice and patient access to innovative opportunities for the APTA community to learn,

Defining Moment: Healing the Little Brain

Apr 29, 2025/Podcast

In the April 2025 issue of APTA Magazine, Elizabeth Pimentel, PT, MA, recalls a memorable patient and her struggles to make peace with the patient’s untimely death.

APTA Advocacy Impact: Novitas Updates FAQ With Plan of Care Signature Exception

Jul 1, 2025/News

APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.

Get to Know APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management: An Interview With Academy President Stephanie Woelfel

Jul 1, 2025/Podcast

University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. Learn more about these two clinical specialties that both reward curiosity and problem-solving.

APTA’s Report on Direct Access Is a Tool for Action

Jul 7, 2025/News

APTA’s latest advocacy resource helps members improve patient access, payment, and consumer awareness of direct access to PT services.

Proposed 2026 Home Health Rule: Implementation of PDGM Leads to 6.4% Cut

Jul 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding

Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions in Their Care

Jul 10, 2025/News

If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Jun 24, 2025/Article

This article describes the reintroduction of APTA's signature pelvic health bill, H.R. 4074 - the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, in the 119th Congress.