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The following represent APTA’s public policy priorities and recommended solutions to meet these goals.
APTA establishes its public policy priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of Congress.
Also see our advocacy issues and learn how you can take action to be an advocate for our profession and the people we serve.
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Federal Grant Rule Could Reshape Physical Therapy Research, Education, and Care
A proposed rule that would reshape how federal grants are awarded across nearly every federal agency could threaten the physical therapy profession's capacity
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Physical Therapy Education Applicant Numbers Reach Record in 2025–2026 Cycle
Interest in physical therapy careers remains strong, with the number of applicants to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs reaching a record high in the
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Continuing the Fight: APTA Advances Medicare Payment Reform
Advocacy continues for meaningful Medicare payment reform as APTA advances a coordinated strategy across Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
