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2020 APTA Federal Advocacy Forum Will Feature Impressive Line-up; Registration Closes March 16

Feb 14, 2020/News

APTA is gearing up for this year's APTA Federal Advocacy Forum, where members will have the opportunity to go to Capitol Hill to advocate on key legislation affecting the profession, including patient access to care, student loan forgiveness via the National Health Service Corps, prior authorization,

HHS Changes Course (Again), Allowing Providers to Keep More Relief Money

Oct 23, 2020/News

The return to earlier reporting rules was accompanied by an expansion of the provider types that can apply for relief funds.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Aug 1, 2019/Article

The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.

Study: Early Physical Therapy Provides a Leg Up on Knee Pain

Aug 11, 2021/Review

Research in the military health care system revealed lower costs and symptom recurrence for patients who saw a PT within 30 days.

Win: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate

Dec 8, 2021/News

The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.

About the National Physical Therapy Examination

The NPTE is administered by FSBPT. You must pass the NPTE if you are seeking to become a licensed PT or PTA in the United States.

Innovative Collaborative Effort Between APTA, United Healthcare, and OptumLabs Could Introduce Important Changes to Pain Management Policies

Jul 10, 2018/News

What would happen if payers encouraged patients with low back pain to explore low-risk treatments by waiving copays?

New Federal Student Loan Changes Over COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020/Article

There is some potentially good news when it comes to students who have federal student loans.

Study: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Tendinopathy? Researchers See Promise

Jun 6, 2017/Review

A new meta-analysis suggests that a single injection of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma can be effective in treating tendinopathy.

Seven APTA Videos Worth Watching

Jun 3, 2022/Roundup

APTA's videos explore, celebrate, and challenge. Here's a rundown of some of the latest offerings.