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Peer review is a system by which peers with similar areas of expertise and licensure assess the care of a provider, using accepted practice standards and guidelines. Peer review of physical therapist services offers a framework to evaluate the processes, necessity, and appropriateness of those services.
In this context, a peer is a person of the same profession who is like-licensed.
The guiding principles of peer review are to educate physical therapists to:
News
APTA Adopts New Code of Ethics for Physical Therapy ProfessionNov 25, 2025
On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into
Statement
DOE Proposal Threatens Physical Therapy Recognition and Health Care WorkforceNov 24, 2025
APTA is deeply concerned by the recent recommendation from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education, or RISE, Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, which,
Article
2025 APTA National Election Results AnnouncedNov 24, 2025
APTA has announced the newly elected or reelected members of the Board of Directors and officers, as well as the members of the Nominating Committee.