By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.
Jul 24, 2026/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including
APTA produced a podcast series on CPT evaluation codes that provides a general overview of the physical therapy initial evaluation code changes and addresses common challenges to accurate reporting. With five episodes ranging from five to eight minutes each, the individual podcasts are convenient for
Jul 22, 2026/Article
The physical therapy profession continues to evolve in response to new technologies, changing payment models, emerging practice opportunities, and shifting patient needs. At the same time, many clinicians are looking for continuing education that goes beyond passive learning and provides practical skills
Jul 22, 2026/News
New initiatives are empowering members to drive meaningful payment reform and strengthen the future of the profession.
Jul 6, 2026/Article
A new APTA report, "APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy," examines the current state of pelvic health physical therapy in the U.S. and identifies opportunities to improve access to care. Developed in collaboration with APTA Pelvic Health, the report draws on existing literature and findings
Sep 30, 2026/Article
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and APTA is using the occasion to amplify an important message: Physical therapy has a role to play throughout every person's life. During the month, APTA will spotlight the profession through the PT For Future Me consumer awareness campaign, which encourages
Oct 7, 2026/Article
Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 23-24, by sending letters to Congress, posting on social media, and promoting awareness of the bipartisan Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621/S. 4420). During the two-day campaign, more than
Sep 22, 2026/Podcast
Listening Time — 27:06 Podcast Platforms Icons As healthcare increasingly moves toward alternative payment models, or APMs, physical therapists need to be able to measure the impact, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of their care. In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, APTA health policy and payment
Sep 16, 2026/Article
In a Sept. 14 Capitol Hill briefing held in the Rayburn House Office Building for congressional staff, APTA members and staff experts detailed how the failure to properly pay for physical therapist services not only harms patient access to care but also increases healthcare costs. During "An Ounce of
Sep 25, 2026/Article
Following UnitedHealthcare's Sept. 1 announcement eliminating 30% of prior authorization requirements for many of its plans, APTA reviewed the policy and found that none of the codes commonly used in physical therapy were included among the reductions. APTA members raised similar concerns after media
