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Physical Therapy in the News: July 2026

Aug 11, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Modest Payment Increases Finalized by CMS for SNFs and IRFs

Aug 18, 2026/Article

Note: This article was updated on Oct. 27, 2026, to add additional information about interdisciplinary team meetings and case-mix upcoding. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Proposed '27 Home Health Rule: 2.4% Increase Likely Reduced by PDGM Adjustments

Aug 4, 2026/Article

Proposed Rule: Federal Register: Public Inspection: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; etc. Fact Sheets: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Fact Sheet (CMS-1844-P) CMS Proposes Updates to Strengthen Medicare Program Integrity,

Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care

Jun 30, 2026/Article

A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the physical therapy profession's capacity to advance care delivery and improve population health. The Office of Management and Budget's sweeping 2026 proposed rule to revise existing guidance

Physical Therapy in the News: June 2026

Jul 8, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Remembering Joseph Black: An APTA Leader

Sep 29, 2026/Article

Joseph Black, PhD, former senior vice president of APTA's education division and an APTA honorary member, passed away on Aug. 15 at the age of 88. Black joined APTA in 1993 as senior vice president of the education division, where he oversaw accreditation, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant

APTA Launches Mollie, an AI-Powered Search Assistant

Oct 1, 2026/Article

APTA has launched Mollie, an AI-powered search assistant that helps users find relevant APTA information by asking questions in everyday language. Available through the APTA website, the tool provides unlimited access to members and account holders, and two prompts per day to visitors without an account.

What Does a Physical Therapist Do for a Stanley Cup-Winning Team?

Sep 8, 2026/Article

The Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup last season, and among those celebrating was APTA member Nicholas Mahaffey, PT, DPT, SCS, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the team's rehab and sports science coordinator and physical therapist. Following the NHL’s team championship win,

Physical Therapy in the News: August 2026

Sep 9, 2026/Article

"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

Now Available: Resources Offer a Practical Look at How PT Codes Are Valued

Sep 15, 2026/Article

APTA has recently released two new payment resources to support the association's strategic priority of advancing payment for physical therapist services.