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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Learning how to comply with HIPAA requirements is crucial to your practice. This APTA webpage connects you with the resources you need to stay informed.

Medicare Claims Audits

PTs are under increasing pressure to ensure compliance with coverage, payment, coding, documentation, and billing requirements.

International Physical Therapy Education

There's a lot to consider when deciding whether to earn a physical therapy degree outside of the United States.

Malpractice/Professional Liability in Provision of Fitness Services

Oct 8, 2019/Open Access

You should be aware of the scope of the practice act in the state(s) in which you are licensed, and consider carefully whether or not your scope of personal competence is compatible with the type of services you wish to provide.

2021 Foundation Scholarship Awards Fuel Wide Range of Research Areas

Jul 6, 2021/News

Supported in part by APTA and its academies, the awards are an investment in promising physical therapy investigators.

Woodruff Lecturer Challenges the Profession To Be 'Brave and Honest' About DEI

Jun 29, 2021/News

Charlene Portee delivered a frank assessment of where things stand, and an inspiring vision for courageously embracing change.

Coronavirus Update: July 7

Jul 7, 2021/Article

APTA COVID-19 Outcome Measures, "profound brain changes," updated return-to-sport guidance, and more.

Study Looks at Social Determinants of Health and Access to Physical Therapy

Jun 22, 2021/Review

Authors say a better understanding of the factors associated with lower physical therapy use can help focus health care policy advocacy.

The Virtual vs. In-Person CSM Student Experience

Jun 17, 2021/Perspective

In reflecting on the pivotal past 15 months of my PT education experience, I realized that I, like many students, have had the unique experience of attending APTA Combined Sections Meeting both in person and virtually.

Your Patients Need To See This — And Act

Aug 31, 2021/News

The PTA differential and proposed cuts to payment under Medicare put patients at risk. APTA makes it easy for them to speak up.