We spoke with APTA’s Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist in the Health Policy and Payment department, following the major advocacy win in June. Here’s what she had to say about Aetna’s new policy and what it means for the profession.
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Advocacy Update | Why Relationships Matter in Advocacy With Payers
Inside the efforts that led to Aetna’s groundbreaking direct access policy for physical therapy.
Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
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