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Includes articles, courses, and CPGs. Unlimited access for APTA members.

Patient Screenings

Screening empowers physical therapists to provide proactive, patient-centered care.

Healthy Workforce Promotion

APTA supports physical therapist efforts to lead employer-based health promotion and population health initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Essential Health Benefits Advocacy

Rehabilitative and habilitative services are among the essential health benefits that need to be maintained — and even expanded.

Referral for Profit

Patient choice and proper utilization must be protected.

Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

Imaging and Physical Therapy

PTs are finding innovative ways to use imaging.

Medicare Opt-Out Advocacy

APTA supports legislation that allows Medicare beneficiaries to select the health professional of their choice through private contracting.

A Growing Interest in Medical Marijuana

Feb 1, 2018/Article

With relaxed state laws and wider availability, use of cannabis and cannabinoids is increasing throughout the United States. PTs and PTAs need to know how patients can be affected in both positive and negative ways.

Health Care Technology Today

Mar 1, 2018/Article

Mayo Clinic introduces a new "skill" for Amazon's Alexa. FDA expands exoskeleton use. How secure is your computer when your password is "password"? Comparing video gaming equipment with medical motion labs. And more.

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.