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Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the following health priorities for populations and individuals in the areas of prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Aug 28, 2018/Comment Letters
APTA supports excluding physical therapy services from the in-office ancillary services (IOAS) exception under the physician self-referral law.
Jul 1, 2020/CPG
The Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA published its first major treatment-related clinical practice guideline — a resource on treatment of lymphedema related to breast cancer targeted specifically at the PT's role.
We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, healthy, accessible, and environmentally sustainable events for all participants.
PTs, PTAs, and students should understand requirements for supervision and teamwork.
Jul 7, 2020/Review
CMS is making it easier for patients to access their health care information and pushing toward greater interoperability of EHI.
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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
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 13, 2013/Test & Measure
A 16-item self-report measure in which patients rate their balance confidence in performing several activities.
