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Humana Lifts Prior Authorization Requirements for Physical Therapist Services

Dec 28, 2017/News

In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.

APTA Acute Care

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to foster excellence in acute care practice, in all settings, in order to enhance the health and functioning of patients and clients.

Guidelines for Patient Lifts

Jul 1, 2018/Website

From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a list of best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with patient lifts.

Reentering the Physical Therapy Workforce

Thinking about returning to a career as a PT or PTA? Here's how to get started.

Letter to Students Regarding COVID-19

Mar 22, 2020/Article

The APTA Student Assembly has a message for students regarding COVID-19.

Two New Bills in House Focus on Expanding Telehealth in Medicare, Opening up Possibilities for PTs

May 21, 2017/News

APTA government affairs staff will continue to track the progress of the legislation.

Related Organizations

Jul 29, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: Related organizations are controlled subsidiaries of the American Physical Therapy Association that are organized under the appropriate law and designation to meet their purpose.

Support For Candidates For National Election

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: APTA is committed to having a diverse and inclusive elected leadership team.

APTA Clinical Specialization Policy

Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws

House policy: Clinical specialization in physical therapy is a voluntary and unrestricted process.

Physical Therapy Documentation Reform

Oct 1, 2013/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA shall pursue documentation standards that focus primarily on clinical reasoning and decision making in the provision of physical therapist services.