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Apr 19, 2026/Event
Walk the Halls of Congress. Advocate for Payment Reform. Join 250 physical therapists in Washington, D.C., April 19-21 for three days of direct advocacy. Meet face-to-face with members of Congress and their staff to advance payment policies that strengthen your practice. Registration and housing deadline:
Jun 23, 2021/News
APTA's consumer-focused website helps patients understand how physical therapy can play a crucial role.
Apr 1, 2022/CPG
This guideline from the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America provides recommendations related to the management of patients with heart failure.
Aug 27, 2025/News
The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase
Jan 20, 2026/News
The new APTA Learning Center course offers a comprehensive breakdown of how payment works and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls.
Apr 9, 2025/News
Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.
Jun 7, 2023/News
In light of telehealth’s effectiveness during the PHE, this longtime APTA advocacy goal could be within reach.
May 1, 2024/Article
In five separate rules, HHS and CMS move to improve access, consumer awareness, and plan accountability.
Mar 25, 2025/News
The participation deadline for the 2024 reporting year is March 31 — before performance feedback is available from CMS.
Jul 23, 2021/Review
CMS sets up penalties for noncompliance in the rule, which also includes a 2.3% pay increase and requests for input on a range of topics.
