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Growth, Connection, Giving Back: APTA Volunteers Share Their Why

Apr 19, 2024/Article

Getting involved through the APTA Engage volunteer portal makes it easy to make a difference.

Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Opens 2024 Call for Grant Applications

Apr 22, 2024/Article

A total of $860K is available across a variety of research areas — but pay attention to application deadlines.

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services: A Report from the American Physical Therapy Association

Jun 25, 2025/Report (Open Access)

APTA’s "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services" report is a strategic resource designed to equip health care leaders with the scientific evidence they need to address opposition to direct access and drive meaningful change. 

Cancer Rehabilitation Month Champions Healing Beyond Treatment

Jun 2, 2025/Perspective

Members of APTA Oncology share information and resources about Cancer Rehabilitation Month, a new public awareness campaign.

Get to Know APTA Pediatrics: An Interview With Academy President Mary Jane Rapport

Jun 3, 2025/Podcast

At the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2024, students got a chance to ask questions and get advice from section leaders. In this installment, Britton Farnum, PT, DPT, interviews APTA Pediatrics President Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA. Learn what Rapport says about the skills, settings,

APTA Works With Congress to Address TRICARE Payment Issues

Jun 9, 2025/Article

APTA is actively working with congressional leaders to address reports of remaining TRICARE payment and operational issues impacting physical therapy providers. These issues, which emerged at the start of 2025 when TriWest Healthcare Alliance took over as the Managed Care Support Contractor under the

CMS Releases Final 2026 Medicare Advantage Rule

Apr 30, 2025/News

The rule offers limited insight into the new administration's plans for MA policy.

Get to Know APTA Pelvic Health: An Interview With Academy President Darla Cathcart

May 6, 2025/Podcast

A brief introduction from the president of the academy.

Telehealth, PT Compact Legislation Reintroduced in U.S. Congress

Apr 9, 2025/News

Two APTA-supported bills from Congress' last session are back for consideration: making Medicare telehealth provisions permanent for PT services and streamlining the background check process for participation in the PT Compact.