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Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-35-08: APTA supports the Doctor of Physical Therapy, or DPT, as the professional degree required for graduation and eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States.
Feb 1, 2019/CPG
Apr 14, 2025/CPG
Feb 21, 2024/Issue Brief
Despite strong advocacy from APTA and a host of other patient and provider organizations, as well as harsh criticism within Congress' own ranks, lawmakers have not addressed the 3.4% reduction in the fee schedule’s conversion factor that is used to determine payment. The next opportunity to include it
Aug 1, 2021/Column
Thinking about going cash-based? You still won't be completely free of constraints.
Sep 10, 2026/Position Paper
APTA strongly supports the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163/S. 5180), bipartisan legislation that would help stabilize and strengthen the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, ensuring fair payment rates for healthcare providers and continued access to critical healthcare professionals for
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Jul 1, 2021/Feature
Surfers are looking to physical therapists for success in the sport.
Feb 1, 2020/Feature
How patient data can answer questions to help PTs provide better care, improve outcomes, and lower costs.
