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The PDPM is a shift away from volume-driven SNF payment to a model that focuses on the unique characteristics, needs, and goals of each patient.
Jun 1, 2020/Article
Access a listing of events offered by APTA chapters, sections, and academies on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1, 2016/Feature
An upcoming summit will explore the implications and goals of recognizing the movement system as the core of physical therapist practice, education, and research. Meanwhile, here's some background to bring you up-to-date.
Apr 1, 2020/Article
TRICARE covers physical therapy when furnished by a PT, or PTA performing under the supervision of a TRICARE-authorized PT.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act (H.R. 3183 / S. 668). This legislation would establish an Office of Falls Prevention within the Veterans Health Administration, tasked with preemptively identifying and treating veterans at risk of falling. The
Dec 1, 2021/Video
Check out these five short videos to learn about implicit bias and cultural competence in health care, and get recommendations for mindfulness, empathy, and self-reflection.
Jan 15, 2019/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations for adults with cerebral with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.
Jan 1, 2019/CPG
These guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) are intended to assist the practitioner in the recognition and diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and to identify possible treatment options.
Oct 9, 2024/Test & Measure
The Hip Outcome Score (HOS) assesses self-reported functional status of those with musculoskeletal hip disorders.
Jun 10, 2019/News
The APTA-hosted event delivered object lessons in the ways health care policy affects lives in real and direct ways.