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Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Aug 31, 2020/Open Access
APTA's political action committee is working for student debt relief, fighting proposed payment cuts, promoting diversity, and more.
Apr 30, 2017/Review
In brief: Study analyzed data from 170 million visits to a primary care physician 1997–2010 Referrals for physical therapy occurred in 10% of the visits, a rate that was fairly constant during the study period Prescriptions for opioids rose from about 15% to 45% by 2010; patients who didn't receive a
Aug 1, 2023/Podcast
Tips on finding mentors, negotiating contracts, and more.
Appraisal ratings for clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) posted on PTNow are generated by 3 or more physical therapists trained in using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II).
Nov 1, 2015/CPG
Recommendations to reduce possible unnecessary barriers to adopting and maintaining a regular exercise program as part of a lifestyle of habitual physical activity.
Aug 31, 2019/CPG
Address the management of dyslipidaemias as an essential and integral part of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention.
Jan 1, 2017/CPG
Guidelines and evidence-based strategies to optimize the support of the family of critically ill patients in the ICU.
Feb 20, 2018/CPG
This guideline provides recommendations on the management of adults with type 2 diabetes in the primary care setting.
Oct 1, 2024/CPG