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APTA, AOTA, ASHA Alert Patients, Physicians to Misuse of SNF and HHA Payment Systems

May 15, 2020/News

APTA is taking concerns about PDPM and PDGM misapplication directly to physician and consumer groups.

APTA Joins OT and SLP Groups to Provide Input on Future Health Care Legislation

Mar 7, 2017/News

APTA made the case for the importance of patient access to habilitation and rehabilitation as crucial components of "high-quality affordable health care."

Speaking Up and Speaking Out Influences Change

Podcast

Learn how you can take action, and why it matters.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG131]

Dec 15, 2021/CPG

This guideline presents recommendations for the tests, care, and management of men with suspected or diagnosed prostate cancer. In the section covering fatigue (1.14.19), it is suggested that individuals starting or having androgen deprivation therapy be offered supervised resistance and aerobic exercise

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act, or SAFE Act (H.R. 1171 / S. 2612)

Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper

APTA strongly supports this act aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.

Diagnostic Labels and Movement Expertise: An Author Interview with Dr. Shirley Sahrmann

Feb 19, 2021/Podcast

Dr. Sahrmann elaborates on her thought-provoking Point of View in a conversation that acknowledges some of the differences of opinion and controversies surrounding this vital topic.

Chapter and Section COVID-19 Events

Jun 1, 2020/Article

Access a listing of events offered by APTA chapters, sections, and academies on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coding and Billing

Stay up to date on coding and billing in physical therapy.

Centennial Year to Include 51st and 52nd Mary McMillan Lectures

Jun 23, 2020/News

The first lecture will occur at CSM 2021 in February, and the second will occur in September around APTA's Centennial Gala.

CMS Shelves Controversial Orthotics and Prosthetics Proposal

Oct 3, 2017/News

CMS has killed a controversial proposal that would have restricted many PTs from furnishing custom orthotics and prosthetics. The proposal was opposed by APTA and a host of other provider and patient advocacy organizations.