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Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Statement on APTA supporting the inclusion of a defined package of essential health benefits in all insurance plans to ensure individuals have adequate access to comprehensive health services that meet their unique needs.
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Sep 1, 2022/Feature
More than two decades ago, a group of physical therapist assistants helped guide a big change at APTA. In the process they did something even more important — they became lifelong colleagues and friends as the "Barefoot Gang."
Jun 1, 2023/Feature
Recent DPT grads carry an average of more than $80,000 in student debt. Even if you aren't one of them, here’s why you should care and what's being done to mitigate it.
Sep 1, 2023/Feature
Lecturer Emmanuel John showed the societal cost of a nondiverse physical therapy profession and urged a new approach to making progress.
Aug 1, 2024/Feature
A DPT degree can pave the way for many different career paths. Here are four PTs who use their skills in roles outside of the clinic.
Dec 1, 2022/Feature
Medicare data shows that physical therapy of needed intensity improves functionality and saves money across post-acute care settings.
Feb 1, 2017/Column
What you need to know about the changes.
Dec 1, 2018/Column
Do you want to provide physical therapist services in more than one state? The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact may help you achieve your goal.
The “Risk Management Toolkit” is an APTA resource for educators developed in collaboration with the Healthcare Providers Service Organization. The toolkit includes four modules focused on risk management for students in physical therapy programs.
