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May 26, 2026/Article
State chapters are advocating to state policymakers as Medicaid budget constraints put pressure on payment rates, patient access, and the sustainability of physical therapy practices. Coordinated advocacy and newly updated member tools are helping protect access to physical therapist services under state
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Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses upper limb functioning using observational methods.
Nov 15, 2021/Article
Topics covered in this article: dry needling payment and telehealth audits.
Aug 3, 2022/Roundup
Of course the proposed cuts are at the center — but there are some significant opportunities for change and making your voice heard.
Jan 26, 2024/News
A new report from DOD says that positioning PTs as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions is "entirely feasible."
Nov 1, 2023/News
Aetna put its decision on hold, giving APTA time to press for a permanent shift. Other news from the insurer isn't as good.
Jun 1, 2025/CPG
CPG+ Appraisal Rating 7 out of 7 (How is this rating made?) Highlights Three core outcome measures (COMS) related to physical function should be performed for all adult patients receiving physical therapy during a hospital stay. (p 3) Five supplemental outcome measures (OMs) may be added to augment COMS.
Oct 13, 2023/Review
A small-scale study from Brazil points to lower levels of pain and higher function compared with a core exercise and manual approach.
Feb 4, 2025/News
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