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Aug 19, 2025/Position Paper
The American Physical Therapy Association strongly urges Congress to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514 / S. 1816). This legislation would reduce health care providers’ administrative burden by addressing unnecessary preauthorization requirements, ultimately increasing efficiencies
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Aug 1, 2017/Column
It's made up, yet it's very real.
Awards
The Eugene Michels New Investigator Award acknowledges outstanding new investigators who have demonstrated a commitment to research relevant to physical therapy.
May 1, 2023/Article
Kudos to two recent Defining Moment authors, and a PT with a rare condition works to remember her “why.”
Feb 1, 2018/Article
The key is to strive for it.
Aug 28, 2026/Article
The remote therapeutic monitoring, or RTM, proposed changes in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule have the rehab therapy world talking, and largely with concern. If finalized, the proposal could significantly limit many physical therapy practices’ ability to provide RTM through contracted clinical
Jan 1, 2021/Article
As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render a remote assessment of recorded video and/or images (HCPCS code G2250) under Medicare.
Apr 6, 2022/Review
Researchers analyzing data from a U.S. Census survey found gaps regardless of practice setting or geographical region.
Oct 1, 2014/Test & Measure
Assesses upper limb functioning using observational methods.
