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Sep 1, 2016/Feature
Changing demographics, rising health care costs, and disability-related regulations all are driving a movement to help people stay in their own homes for as long as possible. PTs are an important resource in these efforts.
Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Mar 3, 2021/Podcast
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the number of patients seeking physical therapist services via telehealth. This paradigm shift will improve access to care, but it also brings change.
May 21, 2021/Podcast
A recent large-scale study of postacute care sponsored has the potential to change the conversation on payment in these settings. This podcast takes a closer look at the TOPS study findings .
Sep 10, 2018/Review
There's more work to be done to improve care in the wake of the 2013 Jimmo v Sebelius settlement.
Nov 15, 2017/Podcast
A quote from Saint Ignatius Loyola motivated Efosa Guobadia’s desire to increase access to quality rehabilitation medicine around the world.
Nov 9, 2017/Podcast
Ten years ago, Kate Hamilton almost let an upcoming exam keep her from attending a national conference that would change her life.
Dec 21, 2017/Podcast
Heather Cronin figures out which patient population she loves when she found herself showing up early to her clinical rotations.
May 21, 2018/Review
Incorporating structured exercise into supportive care can help improve the lives of patients with advanced cancer, say researchers.
Jan 24, 2018/Review
New research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) concludes that it's not concussions that cause the condition, but repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)—the kind experienced by more people than just those involved in contact sports.