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Centennial Year to Include 51st and 52nd Mary McMillan Lectures

Jun 23, 2020/News

The first lecture will occur at CSM 2021 in February, and the second will occur in September around APTA's Centennial Gala.

CMS Won't Pay Out on New Code for Additional Pandemic Costs

Nov 4, 2020/News

A code aimed at extra provider costs related to stopping the spread of the coronavirus won't result in more money.

APTA Report: Pandemic Continues to Disrupt Physical Therapy Profession

Aug 17, 2020/News

Responses to July survey show a profession that is challenged, adapting, and steadfast.

APTA Statement on 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Jul 14, 2023/Statement

The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days. 

Researcher Spotlight

Oct 1, 2024/Column

Exploring how physical therapy can improve post-surgical function for individuals with ventral hernia disease.

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.

Preparing for the Next Emergency: What the Profession Needs To Know

Mar 23, 2021/News

APTA's Centennial Lecture Series launches on March 26 with an exploration of how the profession can get ready for the inevitable.

Study: 61% of Opioid-Related Deaths Linked to Chronic Pain Diagnosis

Nov 29, 2017/News

Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.

Workers' Comp Research Group: Early Physical Therapy for LBP Is a Win-Win

Sep 21, 2020/News

The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.

Takeaways From the Proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Part 1

Jul 11, 2022/News

A cut to the conversion factor, no changes to telehealth limitations (but a few codes added), a tweak to RVUs, and more.