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New APTA-Backed Bill Could Offset Planned Medicare Payment Cuts

Nov 22, 2021/News

Bipartisan legislation is now in the U.S. House. Use APTA's Action Centers to tell Congress to act.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

2026 APTA National Elections Ballot

2026 APTA National Elections Ballot The 2026 APTA National Elections will be held electronically beginning October 24 for the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Board of Directors Elections include four-year terms for the offices of Treasurer and Director, as well as two-year terms for Director

APTA Humanitarian Award

Awards

This award recognizes an association member whose demonstrated leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteerism have improved the quality of life of individuals throughout the world.

Highlights From NEXT Conference & Exposition

Sep 1, 2016/Feature

NEXT 2016 offered attendees a wide range of sessions, programs, and special events addressing their clinical, research, and educational interests. Here are a few highlights from the event in Nashville, Tennessee.

From PTJ: How to Implement PT Services for Men Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy

Jul 5, 2024/News

Authors of this case study detail how to implement a pre- and postoperative program that helps improve quality of life for this population.

Travel Physical Therapy

Some PTs add travel to the benefits of a physical therapy career.

Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What PTs Need to Know, Part 1

Jul 24, 2026/Article

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that physical therapy codes could see an overall payment increase of 1-3% under the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule. Although CMS proposes a 1.68% decrease to the conversion factor for most clinicians, including

Viewpoints: August 2024

Aug 1, 2024/Column

President's Note; Forum

School-Based Physical Therapy: Taking on Our Role During a Pandemic

Apr 21, 2021/Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges to all PTs, but especially those that work in the school-based setting.