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Changes to Accessing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

Effective Jan. 31, 2021, APTA is changing how some users access the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

Proposed FY '23 IRF Rule: 2% Increase, Cap on Wage Index Cut, Calls for Input

Apr 5, 2022/Review

Similar to the 2022 rule, CMS keeps changes minimal in response to pandemic-related disruptions.

Senate Recesses Without Health Care Vote: Keep These 3 Things in Mind

Jun 30, 2017/News

The US Senate will be entering its July 4th recess without voting on a bill to repeal and replace major provisions of the ACA. With the next opportunity for a Senate vote at least a week away, here are few things to keep in mind during the recess.

Final IRF Rule: Payment Increase Grows to 3.2%; Data Collection Postponed

Aug 30, 2022/Review

Analysis of recent data led to the payment boost, and concerns about provider burden helped delay a universal assessment requirement.

Student Advocacy Challenge 2026

The Student Advocacy Challenge is a contest for PT and PTA students and programs to participate in advocacy activities as a first step in career-long advocacy engagement. Programs compete against each other by conducting advocacy activities throughout the year.

International PT Response to COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020/Podcast

Get an overview of disaster phases and epidemiological information on COVID-19, experiences from the speakers in past disasters, and an overview of the response to COVID-19 in Canada and the UK.

Position Paper: The Promoting Integrity In Medicare Act

Mar 1, 2020/Position Paper

H.R. 2143 removes the health care services most susceptible to overutilization and and misaligned incentives from this exception.

Coronavirus Update: March 18, 2020

Mar 18, 2020/News

APTA answers questions about e-visits and schedules an online town hall; experts offer recommendations for rehab providers; CDC offers guidance on return-to-work for health care providers, and more.

Documentation: Initial Examination and Evaluation

Jun 28, 2024/Article

Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.

Study: 10-Year Pattern of HS Soccer Injuries Shows Need for New Look at Injury Prevention Programs

Mar 22, 2017/News

An analysis of high-school soccer injuries from 2005 to 2014 may help coaches and trainers create more targeted injury prevention programs.