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APTA Advocacy Visit Report

APTA advocates can report their meetings and interactions with members of Congress and their staff using the form below. Meeting feedback and information is critical for the APTA Government Affairs team to further connect and follow up with legislators and their staff in their work on Capitol Hill. Questions?

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Advocacy for the Physical Therapy Profession

We are the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

New National Academies Report Calls for Better Research on Women's Health Issues

Aug 9, 2024/News

Many women's health issues that are understudied could benefit from PT-led interventions.

Matthews Urges Resilience and Reframing in Pursuit of Equity During 2025 Woodruff Lecture

Aug 12, 2025/Article

Didi Matthews, PT, DPT, delivered the sixth annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture in June. Her speech, titled "Reframing DEI: Clarity, Courage, and Commitment in Health Professions Education," urged physical therapy professionals to recommit to building a more just and inclusive health care system.

APTA Breakdown of Proposed FY 2027 SNF and IRF Payment Rules

Apr 21, 2026/Article

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its proposed fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities that would update payment rates and introduce several noteworthy policy changes, particularly in the IRF setting. The proposals also revisit

Physical Therapy: At the Intersection of Public Health and Health Care

Apr 1, 2024/Feature

A perspective on who makes up the public health workforce, and physical therapists' contributions to promoting a community's health and wellness.

Medicare Claims Audits

PTs are under increasing pressure to ensure compliance with coverage, payment, coding, documentation, and billing requirements.

CCIPs Move to Virtual Format

Oct 30, 2020/Open Access

The Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) Level 1 and Level 2 courses are available for you to teach virtually.

APTA Centennial Scholars Program Earns National Recognition

Apr 26, 2022/News

The APTA program to nurture a diverse range of leaders and thinkers earned it a top spot among associations across the country.