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Fair Physical Therapy Copays Advocacy

Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.

APTA Reaches Out to White House in Support of Health Strategy

Oct 26, 2022/News

Physical activity has a big role in the Biden-Harris plan to address hunger, improve health, and reduce disparities. APTA is ready to help.

APTA Chapters Fuel State-Level Wins

Jul 24, 2023/Roundup

Growing participation in the PT Compact, expanded direct access, ability to order imaging, limits on prior authorization, and more.

PTJ Author Interview: Curriculum Reform on Evidence-Based Practice Competencies

Sep 15, 2026/Podcast

Listening Time — 16:16 Podcast Platforms Icons In 2015, France implemented a major reform of physical therapist education by extending programs from three years to five years and by revising the curriculum to embed evidence-based practice in clinical training. Listen as Associate Editor Jason Beneciuk,

Viewpoints

Aug 1, 2019/Magazine

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The State(s) of Direct Access

Oct 1, 2016/Feature

All across the nation, consumers have "some form" of direct access to physical therapist services. What does that mean? What work remains?

Staying On Message: Public Perceptions of Physical Therapy

Feb 1, 2023/Feature

The recently released APTA Consumer Awareness Research Report sheds light on how the public regards physical therapy.

Financial Literacy and the New DPT Grad

Feb 1, 2017/Feature

Few recent graduates were exposed to classes in financial literacy while they were in school. Most educators think they should have been.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.

APTA 100 Days of Service Member Profile: Rodney Weir, PT, DPT, DHS

Oct 19, 2021/Open Access

"By getting involved in local organizations and schools, we have a chance to promote our profession and establish meaningful connections."