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Foundation, CoHSTAR Offer Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

Oct 25, 2019/News

Research-minded postdoctoral physical therapists (PTs) and PTs currently enrolled in a doctoral studies program, take note: multiple opportunities for fellowships and scholarships are now available. Here's a quick take on recent calls for applications. The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (Foundation)

Proposed Outpatient Payment Rule From CMS Continues Previous Trends

Jul 31, 2019/News

The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is pushing for an outpatient environment in which payments vary less according to who owns a facility, hospitals get a supervision break, and patients have access to clear information on how much they're being charged for items and services. All

New APTA Policy Priorities Push for a More Wellness-Oriented, Value-Based, and Accessible Health Care System

Feb 8, 2019/News

APTA's newest advocacy roadmap puts the current state of health care in the United States in stark terms—and commits the association to working for change. Describing the United States as being "at a crossroads," the association's 2019-2020 Public Policy Priorities document characterizes the country's

Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month: Support #ChoosePT

Oct 3, 2018/News

October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM), an opportunity to amplify and promote the benefits of physical therapy, and to make more people aware of APTA’s #ChoosePT campaign.

8 APTA Collections That Could Make You a Better Therapist

Sep 15, 2017/News

The APTA website is home to some fascinating archives devoted to a variety of topics. Here are 8 of the best collections offered by APTA.

Study: Prevalence of Knee OA Today Twice What It Was 75 Years Ago

Aug 15, 2017/News

Knee OA has more than doubled among Americans since 1940, say researchers, and the increase can't be explained by longer lifespans or a higher prevalence of obesity. The real culprit could be physical inactivity.

From PTJ: PTs Should Wake Up to Their Role in Promoting Sleep Health

Aug 8, 2017/News

Researchers are gaining more and more insight on the role of sleep in overall health, and PTs should be equipped to help their patients and clients understand that role.

Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule Maintains—and Sometimes Increases—Payment for Codes Related to Physical Therapy

Jul 17, 2017/News

No cuts. And even a few increases. That's the major takeaway from the proposed Medicare 2018 physician fee schedule released by CMS.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2022

Feb 16, 2022/Roundup

Members are being sought out for their expertise and insight. Check out this month's collection.

Lawmakers Urge Veterans Affairs to Raise Pay, Expand Roles of PTs and PTAs

Jul 5, 2022/News

In an advocacy win, APTA-supported recommendations aimed at increasing veterans' access to PTs and PTAs are now part of a spending bill.