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Final 2025 MA Rule Includes More Prior Authorization Scrutiny

May 8, 2024/News

Medicare Advantage plans will be required to analyze prior authorization requirements' impact on health equity.

Historic Wins: Last Severe Restrictions on Direct Access Eliminated

May 24, 2024/News

Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.

Aetna Updates Policy to Better Align With PT Practice and CPT Code Definitions

Nov 4, 2025/News

The win is a continuation of APTA’s efforts to promote the adoption of payer policies that are favorable to the profession and patients.   

APTA 2025 Year in Review: Moments That Moved Us

In 2025, APTA's 100,000 members made incredible strides for the physical therapy profession. From groundbreaking Medicare policy changes to expanding clinical resources, this year was defined by moments that moved us forward.

APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to empower our members to optimize movement system performance for those impacted by neurologic conditions.

APTA Oncology

Jan 1, 2020/Website

The academy’s mission is to advance PT practice for persons affected by cancer and chronic illness by maximizing movement and wellness across the lifespan.

Join the APTA Advocacy Network

Jun 1, 2020/Article

Getting involved in your profession's advocacy efforts is a great and easy way to make a difference for your profession.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

May 1, 2020/Website

CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for PTs and PTAs.

PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal

May 23, 2020/Website

Members have free access to APTA's official scientific journal, which publishes innovative and highly relevant content for both clinicians and scientists.

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Create Guide to Assess Habilitative, Rehabilitative Insurance Benefits

Jul 2, 2019/News

Insurers' habilitation and rehabilitation benefits come in all shapes and sizes—which is exactly the problem.