Coinciding with each new congressional session, APTA updates its public policy priorities every two years. Although it's not a complete list of all APTA's legislative goals and activities, these priorities help APTA staff and members communicate the role of physical therapy in the health care system to legislators and policymakers.
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New Policy Priorities Celebrate Wins but Fight for More
APTA's updated public policy priorities reflect past progress while focusing on the need for increased payment.
Date: March 1, 2025
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Christine Scalora
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