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Mar 1, 2017/Feature
Find out about wireless brain-spinal interfaces, “soft robot” applications in rehabilitation, virtual reality systems for intermanual transfer, diagnosing concussions using hearing, stem cells to repair meniscal tears, and more.
Feb 1, 2022/CPG
To improve health equity, APTA supports national, state, and local efforts to expand access and increase payment for physical therapist services for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Feb 14, 2023/News
In findings that support APTA's advocacy with CMS, an analysis of data from MA firms points to the need for greater transparency.
Apr 1, 2015/Feature
Putting into place evidence-based practice and clinical practice guidelines across a large hospital system can pose substantial challenges. Here's how one system is approaching the task.
Jul 22, 2025/News
Following discussions with major health insurers on their commitments, including a pledge to reduce the number of services requiring prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction, or WISeR, model. This model aims to selectively
Awards
This award acknowledges an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy clinical education through excellence in clinical teaching, has served as a role model in clinical teaching, and has demonstrated expertise in at least one area of practice to which the clinical teaching
Oct 1, 2020/Column
The power of teamwork, dramatically illustrated.
Mar 21, 2025/News
Process changes, such as more real-time information and a shortened form for fewer visits, are meant to allow PTs to treat patients quicker.
