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May 21, 2021/Podcast
A recent large-scale study of postacute care sponsored has the potential to change the conversation on payment in these settings. This podcast takes a closer look at the TOPS study findings .
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 1, 2015/Feature
As health care continues to evolve rapidly, so will the physical therapy profession and the ways students are educated. What will physical therapist education look like in 10 or 20 years? Experts weigh in.
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.
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.
Sep 1, 2016/Feature
Changing demographics, rising health care costs, and disability-related regulations all are driving a movement to help people stay in their own homes for as long as possible. PTs are an important resource in these efforts.
Mar 8, 2021/News
Consistent with an APTA report, the study says fee schedule payment for physical therapy dropped by 34% during the pandemic's first wave.
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Jan 1, 2018/Website
The Foundation is the only national nonprofit solely dedicated to funding physical therapy research and promising researchers.
Use these resources to help your students expand their understanding of acute care in physical therapy.
