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Minority Health Month: Health Disparity Issues in the News

Apr 19, 2021/Roundup

A roundup of recent media coverage with a focus on access and social determinants of health.

Some Progress on Opioids

Jun 1, 2019/Column

Payer policies and laws are changing. Still, it remains far too difficult for consumers to "Choose PT."

From PTJ: Psychologically Informed Practice and a 'Roadmap' for Implementation

Jun 13, 2023/Article

In companion articles, authors explore the drivers of PiP and offer a model for its use with patients experiencing chronic pain.

PTA APP Application Process and Requirements

Learn about the application process and requirements for APTA's PTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways program.

Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

Jan 26, 2021/Resource

PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

July Advocacy Roundup: How Nearly a Decade of Advocacy Helped APTA Lead the Way on Aetna’s Direct Access Policy Change

Jul 22, 2025/Podcast

In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services.

Cultural Competence Resources: Persons Who Are Refugees or of Differing National Origin

Jan 8, 2021/Article

Insight on working in cross-cultural situations.

Long COVID Resources for the Physical Therapy Profession

APTA is committed to gathering information and resources about COVID-19 and Long COVID to help clinicians provide optimal care.

UHC Says Treatment Time Can Be Used in Lieu of Start and Stop Time

Nov 29, 2023/News

The latest clarification from the mega-insurer comes after it released a set of burdensome policy expansions earlier this year.