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Jul 1, 2016/Feature
The distinction between insurers and hospital systems is fading. What does this mean for physical therapists?
Jan 1, 2018/Resource
APTA surveyed association members to compile a demographic profile for PTs. A new demographic survey is in development.
Jan 21, 2026/News
In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive
Feb 22, 2023/Podcast
The APTA Minority Scholarship Award was first given in 1988.
Jan 3, 2019/News
APTA's Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry (Registry) has been approved again by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR). The designation for 2019 means that physical therapists (PTs) who participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Apr 11, 2023/Podcast
Early rehabilitation in COVID-19 regardless of severity
Awards
This award acknowledges and honors physical therapists and physical therapist assistants whose contributions to the association at both the national and component levels, like those of Lucy Blair, have been of exceptional value and impact.
Jul 24, 2020/Podcast
Jason Falvey, PT, DPT, PhD, lays out key challenges facing the physical therapy profession, key research priorities, and key opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec 22, 2025/Article
In this review: If you see Medicare patients, changes to the Quality Payment Program in 2026 may have an impact on your practice. Review APTA's resources on the QPP to figure out if you are an eligible provider or practice. If you already participate in QPP, read more to find out what changes are coming
May 1, 2018/Resource
Salary data for PTs by geographic region, employment setting, years of experience, highest earned academic degree, and sex.