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Jun 3, 2020/Author
Kara Gainer was director of regulatory affairs at APTA from 2017-2021. She has extensive knowledge and experience working on policies related to Medicare, Medicaid, health care reform, and provider billing and reimbursement. Before joining the association in 2017, she was a health care consultant with
Nov 4, 2020/Podcast
Listen to a discussion on the topics of body dysmorphia, body image, and physical therapy treatment.
Aug 29, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA defines and uses the following terms in its documents and publications to promote consistency and a common understanding and use of these terms external to APTA regarding the provision of physical therapist services.
Sep 24, 2025/News
After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code.
Mar 31, 2026/Position Paper
Jan 29, 2018/News
More than 2 out of 3 high school-aged adolescents aren't getting enough sleep, and the situation seems to be getting worse, according to the CDC. The agency warns that insufficient sleep can increase the risk for a host of health problems including obesity, diabetes, and injury.
Nov 27, 2018/Perspective
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The backstage door is on West 41st street. Press the doorbell and let the security guard know that you are the physical therapist (PT). Walk up 1 flight of stairs and the call board will be on your left side. Continue up to the third floor. Walk down the hallway,
Nov 1, 2015/Feature
PTs and their NICU colleagues promote a practice that benefits premature infants and their parents.
Feb 1, 2021/Column
Here's a roundup of APTA national and chapter activities and resources to aid your state's efforts.
Jul 1, 2020/Column
Best practice extends beyond the COVID-19 spotlight.
