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More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.
Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.
PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.
Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.
Medicaid should put patients first.
Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.
Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.
The Board and House are responsible for the association’s bylaws, positions, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Jun 21, 2017/Report
Review this APTA-led investigation into the PT's role in primary care settings.
Jun 1, 2017/Article
APTA is committed to preserving the provisions of Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act to ensure that students with disabilities have access to physical therapy services necessary to take full advantage of a free and public education.