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Jul 1, 2025/Podcast
University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, interviews Stephanie Woelfel, PT, DPT, president of APTA Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management. Learn more about these two clinical specialties that both reward curiosity and problem-solving.
Jul 1, 2025/News
APTA and AOTA are working to ensure the new plan of care exception is accurately reflected in Medicare guidance and educational resources.
Jul 7, 2025/News
APTA’s latest advocacy resource helps members improve patient access, payment, and consumer awareness of direct access to PT services.
Jul 9, 2025/Article
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding
Jul 9, 2025/News
APTA urges the insurer to revise the policy and has created a template letter for members to add their voices to the advocacy effort.
May 7, 2025/Article
The House will consider seven amendments to the Bylaws of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Jun 3, 2025/News
APTA members can now access 48 motions that include seven proposed bylaws amendments that will be forwarded for consideration by the 2025 APTA House of Delegates when it convenes July 13-14 in Washington, D.C.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Jun 24, 2025/Article
This article describes the reintroduction of APTA's signature pelvic health bill, H.R. 4074 - the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, in the 119th Congress.
Jun 25, 2025/Podcast
Rachel Miller, MPH, APTA health policy and payment specialist, shares key updates on the organization's advocacy efforts over the past few months.
