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In this episode, we check in on both state and federal advocacy efforts to prioritize patients' access to physical therapy and support PTs and PTAs throughout their careers. We look back on key wins from 2024, while also looking ahead to what the rest of 2025 might have in store.

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Our Speakers

Justin Elliott is vice president of government affairs at APTA, where he has led the association's legislative, public policy, and political efforts on Capitol Hill since 2015.

Tajah “Taj” Franklin is manager of state affairs at APTA. She leads the team supporting APTA's 51 chapters in their jurisdictional legislative and regulatory initiatives.

 

Christine Scalora hosts this episode. She is a writer and editor at APTA.


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