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Failure Is a Bruise, Not a Tattoo

Jun 5, 2019/Podcast

From failing out of PT school, to placing last in a triathlon, discover how you can learn from failures and use them to grow stronger.

APTA Releases a New 3-Year Strategic Plan – CSM 2019

Feb 12, 2019/Podcast

APTA is approaching its centennial in 2021 and has a new, data-driven strategic plan to lead the way.

Changes to Payment for PTs – CSM 2019

Feb 8, 2019/Podcast

Particularly if you’re in private practice, home health, or a skilled nursing facility, you need to be aware payment changes that have arrived or are just around the corner.

Study: 'Profit-Maximizing' SNFs Were Quick to Decrease Staffing After PDPM

Jan 17, 2023/Article

Researchers analyzed the effects of the Patient-Driven Payment Model payment system — and the pandemic — on therapy staffing in SNFs.

APTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Infographic

Oct 1, 2022/Infographic

APTA is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association, profession, and society. Improving DEI requires intentional action across our profession and association — action by organizations and individuals.

APTA Learning Center: Speaker Guide and Toolkit

Jul 2, 2024/Resource

This toolkit guides authors through the course proposal and development process with easy, step-by-step instructions created with both experienced and novice authors in mind.

Lois Douthitt

Jun 3, 2020/Author

Lois Douthitt is senior director of member communications at APTA, where she contributes to the strategic development and implementation of the association’s overall communications and publications. Before joining APTA in 2000, she was director of publications at the American Gas Association. She is

Prior Authorization: 5 Ways CMS Changes Could Open up Future Possibilities

Mar 7, 2023/Article

The proposed rules would help ease immediate burdens, but there are also long-game reasons to voice your support by March 13.

Final 2026 Home Health Rule: CMS Reduces Impact of PDGM Cut

Dec 9, 2025/Article

In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update, etc. Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026 CMS fact sheet The Big Picture In its final 2026 payment rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delivers a cut to home health agency reimbursement

Coronavirus Update: Nov. 10

Nov 10, 2021/Roundup

APTA Practice Advisory on the CMS vaccination rule, mapping PASC symptoms and prevalence, pills to treat COVID-19, and more.