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Updated APTA Clinical Summary on Stroke Features Latest Information for Practice

May 10, 2024/News

The three-part resource covers the fundamentals of evaluations, interventions, and more based on high-quality evidence.

APTA Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry Again Receives CMS Designation for MIPS Reporting

Jan 12, 2018/News

APTA's Registry has been approved again by CMS as a qualified clinical data registry (QCDR). The designation for 2018 means that PTs who participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program can submit their data directly from the Registry.

Study: Emergency Department PTs Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

Aug 17, 2018/Review

More hospitals should incorporate PTs into their emergency department workflow.

State-Level PT Advocates Honored at 2018 Policy and Payment Forum

Sep 21, 2018/News

This year, 4 PTs were honored for their service to the profession at the state level.

Zero Preventable Patient Harm

Aug 13, 2020/Policies & Bylaws

The American Physical Therapy Association supports efforts by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to transform the delivery of health services and achieve the goal of zero preventable patient harm.

'Choosing Wisely' App Now Available

Aug 2, 2017/News

The ABIM Foundation has unveiled the first "Choosing Wisely" app for iPhone, a tool that enables consumers and clinicians to access recommendations on procedures that tend to be done frequently, yet whose usefulness is called into question by evidence.

PTA to PT Career Transition

Becoming a PTA is not a "steppingstone" to becoming a PT. But approximately 10% of PTAs explore careers as PTs.

Viewpoints

Jul 1, 2017/Magazine

An SLP in a PT world

At the PHE's End, Still No Clarity on Facility-Based Use of Telehealth

May 11, 2023/News

APTA met with HHS staff, who said guidance could be delayed. Until then, PTs in certain settings should be cautious about using telehealth.

Aetna Updates Policy to Better Align With PT Practice and CPT Code Definitions

Nov 4, 2025/News

The win is a continuation of APTA’s efforts to promote the adoption of payer policies that are favorable to the profession and patients.