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This annual student-led campaign unites the APTA community through advocacy.
Apr 30, 2018/News
On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
May 11, 2021/Perspective
The use of trauma-informed care has the power to change and uproot PT practice as we know it. And like most deconstructive work in life, my discovery of the need for trauma-informed physical therapy didn't come easy.
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
May 13, 2019/Review
That name on the tip of your tongue might be easier to retrieve after 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.
Apr 3, 2020/News
A final rule from the Department of Labor includes PTs and PTAs among the health care providers whose employers — depending on the setting — could opt to deny expanded sick and FMLA leave.
Jun 1, 2020/News
The new report says that education debt limits life choices of PTs and PTAs, and describes potential costs as a "deterrent to promising students." But there may be ways to ease the burdens.
Jan 10, 2024/Roundup
APTA's Fit for Practice initiative serves up a series of short videos of members talking about lessons, opportunities, and insights.
May 1, 2019/Article
Learn how to keep your PT/PTA team in peak condition.
Nov 19, 2018/Perspective
Stories were shared about the things we learned, the people we met, the memorable conversations we had, and our biggest takeaways.