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Jun 10, 2026/Article
Advocacy continues for meaningful Medicare payment reform as APTA advances a coordinated strategy across Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Recent developments signal growing recognition that the current payment system must evolve to support providers and protect patient
Aug 4, 2026/Article
Proposed Rule: Federal Register: Public Inspection: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; etc. Fact Sheets: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Fact Sheet (CMS-1844-P) CMS Proposes Updates to Strengthen Medicare Program Integrity,
Aug 5, 2026/Article
Passionate about advancing physical therapy while building your skills, network, and leadership experience? APTA's annual Call For Volunteers offers members the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the profession while gaining valuable experience through service. APTA is powered by members who
Aug 11, 2026/Article
"Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.
Aug 18, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. While the payment increases are largely predictable, CMS continues to use annual rulemaking to shape how providers deliver, coordinate, and
Jul 8, 2026/Article
Jun 30, 2026/Article
A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the physical therapy profession's capacity to advance care delivery and improve population health. The Office of Management and Budget's sweeping 2026 proposed rule to revise existing guidance
Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary
PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.
Jan 10, 2013/Test & Measure
Used to determine the presence or absence of Achilles tendinopathy.
A static, partial (50%) weight-bearing descriptor of arch height in relation to truncated foot length.