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Jul 15, 2024/News
The June 2024 legal decision will shake up the health care regulatory landscape. APTA will share new information on the impact as it becomes available.
Aug 15, 2025/Article
Fact Sheet: Quality Payment Program Proposals The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2026 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule. In Part 1 of our recap, we covered the conversion factor increase, devaluation of PT codes, and the agency’s interest in prevention and
Oct 14, 2025/News
On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidance on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and
Sep 3, 2025/Article
For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been regarded as a near-universal benchmark for fitness and general health goals — often promoted by wearable fitness trackers and public health campaigns. However, an August 2025 study, "Daily steps and health outcomes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response
Mar 18, 2026/Article
In February, APTA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to their Request for Information: Accelerating the Adoption and Use of Artificial Intelligence as Part of Clinical Care. In its comments, APTA acknowledged the growing and transformative role AI can play
Mar 25, 2026/News
APTA has joined a broad coalition of national provider and patient organizations to release a new policy framework aimed at tackling one of the most persistent barriers to timely therapy: the misuse of prior authorization and utilization review. The new framework, titled "Care Delayed Is Care Denied:
Mar 1, 2025/Column
CEO Update; working with IEPTs; a student's challenge to complete 20 free Learning Center courses in 20 days.
Apr 1, 2025/Column
APTA President says 'Show Me the Data' PT Shares Lessons in Strength and Community
Dec 1, 2024/Column
President's Note: Taking Stock While Looking Ahead
May 1, 2018/Column
Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students
