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Draft HHS Report Backs Nonpharmacological Pain Management, Calls for Better Payer Coverage of Physical Therapy

Jan 8, 2019/News

Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including

2024 Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture

Jun 13, 2024/Video

Julian L. Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, delivered the fifth Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy on June 13.

Remembering James Alan Ball: A Dedicated Member of the APTA Community

Jul 24, 2025/Article

Former APTA Board member leaves a legacy of leadership and advocacy in the physical therapy profession

Exploring the HHS Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway

Jul 31, 2019/Article

Planning materials, templates, and help for providers in understanding their obligations under the CMS emergency preparedness regulations.

Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award

Awards

This award recognizes outstanding achievements by APTA members in advancing the association’s federal government affairs objectives and activities.

Is Residency Training for Me?

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

Evidence-based practice and training in the scientific principles underlying practice applications are at the core of residency training.

Massive Cyberattack: UnitedHealth Group Offers Workarounds, HHS Weighs In

Mar 6, 2024/Article

The Feb. 21 hack has created ongoing patient access problems, shut down claims processes, and prevented payment.

New APTA Action Plan Charts a Course to Strengthen DEI

Jul 7, 2023/News

The plan offers up real-world strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion both within APTA and throughout the profession.

Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, And Continuing Competence In Physical Therapy

Jul 30, 2012/Policies & Bylaws

House position: APTA supports the concepts of continuing competence, lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.