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Jan 21, 2026/News
In response to an invitation to submit comments to the Congressional Doctors Caucus, APTA submitted extensive comments outlining the current payment challenges faced by physical therapists under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. APTA’s recommendations included: Reforming the Merit-Based Incentive
Nov 17, 2025/News
On Nov. 12, the longest shutdown in U.S. history ended after both the Senate and House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill that the president immediately signed into law. The legislation funds military construction, veterans' affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the legislative
Jan 25, 2015/Test & Measure
Measures muscle tone/spasticity.
Visual Analog Scale – Fatigue (VAS-F) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Jun 1, 2015/Column
Balancing patient choice and consumer cost in health plans.
Mar 1, 2024/Feature
CPGs are meant to optimize patient care by providing PTs and PTAs with recommended care options — as long as clinicians follow them.
Feb 1, 2022/Feature
APTA's Future of Physical Therapy Summit offered inspiration — and a challenge to take risks to help the profession achieve its potential.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
The new code sets offer greater specificity in identifying health conditions.
Jun 1, 2017/Feature
By helping rowers find their form, PTs reduce injury risk and can improve athletes' performance.