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Jul 22, 2019/Article
The ultimate goal is the provision of patient-centered care at the lowest cost and maximum outcomes.
Jul 5, 2017/Podcast
A youth’s fear becomes a PT’s passion.
Dec 10, 2025/Article
Collecting and sharing workforce data is essential for enabling APTA members to make informed decisions about their careers and practices. By understanding demographic, workforce, and income trends, as well as challenges faced across practice settings, APTA provides the profession with actionable insights
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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.
