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Use templated letters to take action on payment and regulatory issues impacting your practice.
APTA comments are made on behalf of our membership and profession on federal regulations and draft guidance based on the Public Policy Priorities of the American Physical Therapy Association.
We encourage members and nonmembers to provide feedback: Your perspectives are critical to policy development. APTA has developed tools to help you easily draft a personalized comment letter using APTA's comment letter guide. Alternatively, you can use one of our prewritten template letters to submit comments.
Current Opportunities
Comment on the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
CMS's 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule includes another reduction (-1.68%) to the Medicare conversion factor, continuing a cycle of payment instability that threatens patient access to physical therapist services. At the same time, CMS is proposing practice expense methodology changes that would increase payment for nearly all commonly billed therapy services, helping to offset the conversion factor cut. In fact, physical therapists are expected to benefit from these practice expense updates more than most other specialties. Because these changes may face opposition from groups that would see payment reductions, CMS needs to hear strong support from the physical therapy community.
CMS is also proposing significant restrictions on Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), including new requirements that could limit the use of contracted support services. These changes have the potential to upend existing RTM workflows and reduce access to remote monitoring services that help providers stay engaged with their patients' care between visits.
We need you to use the comment tool and tell CMS that RTM improves patient engagement, adherence, and outcomes, and that Medicare policies should support—not hinder—the tools physical therapists use to extend care beyond the clinic and improve access for beneficiaries.
Take Action
Deadline for Comments
September 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM EDT
Relevant Documents
CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
General Template Letter
If a specific template letter above does not apply, use our standard template letter to submit comments.
Simply insert your individual information where indicated.
Your comments represent only you and your situation; they should not imply representation of the association.
Other Ways to Engage
Federal agencies frequently seek input from stakeholders and national experts on proposed payment and coverage policies, research agendas, quality measures, and more. The selection process for federal committees, task forces, panels, and commissions is competitive.
Participation in these groups demonstrates both expertise in your field and a commitment to your profession, which will be reflected on your CV for years to come. Serving on such a committee allows you to make invaluable contributions to your area of expertise and raise recognition of the physical therapy profession. While serving requires a small time commitment, the time is well spent and is a great way to develop networks and make contacts with fellow experts from across the nation.
If you are interested in serving on a federal committee, task force, or advisory panel, please contact the APTA Advocacy team and provide your name, contact information, and a brief biographical sketch.