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Understanding the Impact of Relative Value Units and the RUC on Physical Therapy

A major factor influencing payment for physical therapist services is how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values and reimburses Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes. CMS uses Relative Value Units, or RVUs, within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, or RBRVS, payment system

Defining Moment: This Is Why I Do This

May 1, 2023/Column

One travel PT finds meaning in his second career and is enjoying the journey.

Achieving Peak Bloom

Jun 1, 2019/Column

The joys of gardening and eldercare.

Public Policy and Advocacy Committee

Jun 22, 2026/Open Access

The APTA Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.  Apply Now

Public and Consumer Relations Task Force

Aug 1, 2025/Open Access

The Public and Consumer Relations Task Force is appointed by the APTA Board of Directors. The detailed charge outlining the roles and responsibilities of this committee is provided below.

Physical Therapy Educator Development

APTA has created and curated educator resources to help you develop professionally and personally and to enhance your efforts to further the profession through PT and PTA education.

APTA Centennial Scholars Spotlight: July 2022

Jul 1, 2022/Column

This month, APTA Magazine spotlights APTA Centennial Scholar Joshua Smith, PT, DPT.

Get Regular Insights on Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Issues From APTA

Apr 17, 2024/News

Free to members, APTA's webinar series delivers crucial information in an easy-to-understand format. Register now for upcoming sessions.

MIPS Participation and Reporting Options

Feb 27, 2024/Resource

APTA provides details for the different MIPS participation and reporting options.

Graded Symptom Checklist (GSC)

May 23, 2017/Test & Measure

Patients self rate the presence and severity of signs and symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeping more than usual, easily distracted, fatigue, feeling “in a fog,” headache, and irritability.