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Postacute Care Survey Report Summary

May 1, 2020/Summary

Review the survey that assesses the effects that the SNF PDPM and home health PDGM models may have had on care delivery in the SNF and home health settings

Modest Payment Increases Finalized by CMS for SNFs and IRFs

Aug 18, 2026/Article

Note: This article was updated on Oct. 27, 2026, to add additional information about interdisciplinary team meetings and case-mix upcoding. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care

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

Academic Faculty Development

These resources provide faculty development opportunities within APTA, as well as higher education organizations.

Twelve Months of Health Care Awareness

May 1, 2020/Feature

Beyond National Physical Therapy Month in October, how many months, weeks, and days do you know that have been designated to highlight conditions that PTs and PTAs manage? There probably are more than you think!

Use of APTA Positions, Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures

Jul 22, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures are intended to communicate best practice for physical therapist practice.

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure

Sep 25, 2024/Policies & Bylaws

Board policy: Describes APTA's commitment to conducting its activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards and how the Board implements that commitment.

Core Values for the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant

Sep 21, 2021/Policies & Bylaws

House position: Outlines how the core values guide the behavior of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to provide the highest quality of physical therapy services.

Medicare Denials, Audits, and Appeals

Denials happen. So do successful appeals.

Health and the Environment: The Role of PTs and PTAs

Aug 1, 2024/Feature

Why the physical therapy profession should pay attention to the climate's impact on human health.