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News From NEXT: Now Is the Time for PTs in Primary Care

Jun 30, 2017/News

PTs "are in the perfect position to be involved in primary care," according to John Heick, PT, DPT, PhD, but to make the most of the opportunity, PTs need to understand the current primary care landscape and its potential for the future.

Proposed Medicaid, Final ACA Rules Continue APTA-Supported Focus on Care Access

May 12, 2023/News

HHS responded to calls for better continuity of care, increased program transparency, and stronger consumer engagement.

'Tis Always the Season: APTA's Ongoing Medicare Advocacy

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

When it comes to CMS, there's no such thing as "off-season." Here's how we're engaging with the agency on multiple fronts.

Coronavirus Update: March 10

Mar 10, 2021/Roundup

Vaccine update, COVID-19 Relief Bill, phased return to physical activity, and more.

Coronavirus Update: December 7

Dec 7, 2022/Roundup

APTA's message on long COVID, physical activity and vaccination effectiveness, long COVID costs, and more.

CDC: TBI Due to Falls Climbing at a Disproportionate Rate Among Older Adults

Mar 26, 2017/Review

Falls-related TBIs are growing at a disproportionate rate

CDC Issues 'Call to Action' to Address Treatment Gaps for Children Experiencing TBI

Feb 27, 2018/News

The CDC sees TBI in children as a public health problem with a ripple effect—not only are children receiving inconsistent care at the time of injury, but variation in rehabilitation and recovery approaches can lead to disability that lasts through adulthood.

Dismantling the 'Industrial Medical Complex'

Sep 14, 2021/News

The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.

Minority Health Month: Health Disparity Issues in the News

Apr 19, 2021/Roundup

A roundup of recent media coverage with a focus on access and social determinants of health.

Brain Injury Resources and Research

Mar 10, 2021/Roundup

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Check out resources available through APTA, and learn about recent research.