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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with
Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.
Apr 29, 2026/Position Paper
The inclusion of PTs in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program will help to ensure treatment options are available to underserved communities.
Dec 1, 2021/Feature
Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on major issues facing the profession.
Dec 1, 2020/Feature
Up-and-coming and established PTs and PTAs weigh in on hot topics facing the profession.
Nov 4, 2020/Podcast
Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.
Jun 1, 2018/Column
Initiatives are ongoing to improve access to physical therapist services.
Sep 22, 2021/Statement
While APTA recognizes telehealth as a component of physical therapist practice, we challenge any reference to physical therapy by technology companies, products, or applications for products that are not directed and delivered by a physical therapist.
APTA's Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (RF-PTCAS) offers a centralized and simplified process for physical therapists applying for residency and clinical fellowships.