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Health Information Technology and Patient Privacy

PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.

Physical Therapist Ownership And Operation Of Physical Therapy Services

Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports and encourages physical therapist ownership and operation of physical therapy services.

Authorization to Establish Accounts and Use Funds

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes establishment of financial accounts and the use of funds by designated and authorized staff.

APTA Practice Advisory: Information Blocking

Jul 25, 2024/Resource

APTA's practice advisory helps practice owners and organization administrators, staff PTs and PTAs, and health IT developers understand the opportunities and implications of the information blocking rule.

Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System

Jun 14, 2019/Open Access

PECOS supports the Medicare Provider and Supplier enrollment process by allowing registered users to securely and electronically submit and manage Medicare enrollment information.

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: Cervical and Thoracic Spine Disorders

Oct 27, 2018/CPG

Recommendations for assessment and treatment of adults with cervical (neck) and thoracic (middle back) spine problems.

Residency and Fellowship Education

Dec 1, 2019/Website

Explore residency and fellowship opportunities through the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, or ABPTRFE.

Role of Physical Therapy in Palliative Care and Hospice

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines the role of physical therapy in palliative care and hospice settings.

2022 APTA Honors and Awards Recipients

May 20, 2022/Open Access

Congratulations to our 2022 recipients!

Continuing Competence

Continuing Competence is the ongoing possession and application of contemporary knowledge and abilities commensurate with an individual's (physical therapist or physical therapist assistant) role within the context of public health, welfare, and safety.