APTA developed and submitted a set of initial regulatory reform recommendations to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on how to address inefficiencies and enhance the delivery of physical therapist services under Medicare and Medicaid. The recommendations align with both the “APTA Public Policy Priorities 2025-2026” and the administration’s deregulatory objectives.
They also focus on streamlining administrative processes, expanding access to care, and promoting value-based practice.
Specifically, APTA urged CMS to take the following actions:
