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Mar 25, 2026/News
APTA has joined a broad coalition of national provider and patient organizations to release a new policy framework aimed at tackling one of the most persistent barriers to timely therapy: the misuse of prior authorization and utilization review. The new framework, titled "Care Delayed Is Care Denied:
Jun 9, 2021/Podcast
APTA's monthly advocacy and regulatory update covers multiple topics from the perspective of what's happened, what's hot right now, and what to keep an eye on in the future. In this episode: lawmakers focus on the PTA differential, a big telehealth win, a bill to relieve administrative burden in Medicare
Dec 1, 2022/CPG
Lateral Elbow Pain and Muscle Function Impairments: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Hand and Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy
Apr 1, 2024/Feature
What APTA is doing to address DEI in 2024 and beyond.
Imaging supports informed clinical decision making and delivering high-quality patient care.
Achieving cultural competence is a process, not an end point. Individuals and organizations should have an ongoing plan for improvement.
Nov 1, 2022/Feature
Leadership thrives on communication and collaboration. That's the core concept behind the association's new APTA Leadership Congress event.
May 1, 2022/Column
On occasion, the lines blur and we may step outside of our professional scope with potential consequences.
Oct 1, 2026/Article
Every year, the APTA Honors & Awards Program shines a spotlight on members who have strengthened the profession through leadership, education, service, research, advocacy, and clinical excellence. In addition to the Fellows, Emerging Leaders, and Outstanding Students, several other awards are bestowed
Documentation elements for the initial examination and evaluation include the following: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes.
