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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.
Nov 2, 2021/Video
How do you keep your brain functioning efficiently so that you can process, recall, and use information effectively to fulfill your purpose?
Nov 4, 2020/Podcast
Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.
Oct 11, 2022/Article
For the past decade, aspiring and developing directors of PT and PTA education programs have been gaining the skills they need to be influential and visionary leaders thanks to an award-winning APTA program. So far, 165 graduates have completed the program and the 2022-23 class is the largest-ever, with
Jun 8, 2020/Podcast
Guests discuss their experiences as racial and ethnic minorities in the profession.
Jul 22, 2019/Podcast
Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy
Jul 14, 2025/News
APTA underscores the need to transform health care toward quality and value-based care with a focus on function.
Aug 8, 2023/Podcast
The increasing need for foundational research and evidence