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Advocacy

President Bush signs legislation, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, enabling PTs to seek student loan repayment. Learn more!

 

NCSL

APTA was a leading exhibitor at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Conference.

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Medicare Updates

July 15: Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of Medicare Bill (HR 6331).

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Stop Cap & Cuts

Thanks for your work to ensure Medicare beneficiaries access to essential rehabilitation services provided by PTs and PTAs.


Highlights & Resources
2008 Legislative Agenda (.pdf) Restricted
APTA Policy Resources
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Resource Center
Medicaid Resource Center
Medicare Direct Access Resource Center
Medicare Fee Schedule Resource Center
Medicare Personnel Qualifications for Physical Therapy
Medicare Therapy Cap Resource Center
NHSC Legislation Resources (Student Loan Forgiveness)
Public Health Initiatives Resource Center
Rehabilitation Research
Veterans Legislation Resource Center

Upcoming Events
State Policy and Payment Forum
September 21-23, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA


Advocates in Action
Representative Allen Boyd (D-FL/2) discussed health care issues with Ken Jacobs, PT, MS, ATC, at the Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Tallahassee, FL. (8/22/08)

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Jim Giebfried, PT, spoke with Representatives John Olver (D-MA/1) (pictured), John Tierney (D-MA/6), and Barney Frank (D-MA/6) about the impact of the Medicare therapy cap on PTs and their patients. (6/7/08)

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Experience the excitement of APTA in action! The Association offers a paid summer internship plus volunteer internships and apprenticeships throughout the year.


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