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PTs and PTAs need to have a solid understanding of health IT privacy laws and regulations, as well as policies designed to improve patient access to their own records. This includes HIPAA as well as requirements related to information blocking and interoperability.
Feb 10, 2021/Resource
APTA, AOTA, and ASHA developed a resource for public and private insurers, employers, and consumers to evaluate the appropriateness of rehabilitation and habilitation benefit design.
Dec 10, 2025/Article
Collecting and sharing workforce data is essential for enabling APTA members to make informed decisions about their careers and practices. By understanding demographic, workforce, and income trends, as well as challenges faced across practice settings, APTA provides the profession with actionable insights
Oct 1, 2022/Article
As more states legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational use, the chances are increasing that PTs and PTAs will treat patients who use it.
Jun 1, 2022/Podcast
CPT codes play an important role in describing services and procedures performed by health care providers and ultimately in the payment for those services.
May 5, 2020/News
The association, in partnership with its components and other organizations, has amassed a great collection of learning opportunities — all free to members and nonmembers.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapist management may prevent the need for or reduce the use of medications. Physical therapist management includes counseling patients and clients on the need for, and the benefits and risks of, medication, and supplements.
Mar 1, 2021/Podcast
This podcast focuses on panelists' experiences as internationally educated physical therapists working with recruiters, and how elements of the APTA House of Delegates guideline "Recruiting and Hiring Internationally Educated Physical Therapists" were put into practice and resulted in a good
Aug 31, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Recognition of the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the accrediting agency of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs.
Aug 20, 2020/Policies & Bylaws
House positon: Supports collaboration between physical therapists and sleep medicine professionals to enhance the health and well-being of society.
