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State Regulations provide links to pertinent sections of each state workers’ compensation authority website, as well as answers to commonly asked questions regarding coverage of physical therapy services in workers’ compensation.
Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.
Sep 23, 2022/Resource
Early recognition and effective management of the potentially disabling effects of long COVID can lead to improved outcomes and quality of life. Physical therapists can help individuals with safe rehabilitation during long COVID recovery and empower them to self-manage lingering chronic symptoms.
Jan 24, 2024/Review
The APTA-backed changes put needed guardrails on prior authorization processes.
Oct 8, 2024/News
CMS is offering flexibility in some regulatory requirements as well as advance or accelerated payment to affected states.
A major factor influencing payment for physical therapist services is how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values and reimburses Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes. CMS uses Relative Value Units, or RVUs, within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, or RBRVS, payment system
Jul 12, 2023/News
UnitedHealthcare has announced changes that could result in considerable additional administrative burden for PTs. APTA is seeking answers.
Jul 5, 2023/News
The USPSTF finalized guidance on screening patients for anxiety. APTA's members-only practice advisory can help you understand your role.
May 15, 2023/News
APTA and other organizations continue to push for clarification in a range of other facility settings.
Apr 10, 2024/News
An expansive member benefit that helps PTs and PTAs understand and participate in Medicaid (and advocate for change) now includes 2024 data.
