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Mar 25, 2026/News
APTA has joined a broad coalition of national provider and patient organizations to release a new policy framework aimed at tackling one of the most persistent barriers to timely therapy: the misuse of prior authorization and utilization review. The new framework, titled "Care Delayed Is Care Denied:
Apr 27, 2026/Article
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has asked all state Medicaid agencies to conduct a "swift revalidation" of certain Medicaid providers identified as high‑risk for fraud, waste, and abuse, while also directing states to develop a broader provider revalidation strategy within 30 days. Although
Apr 28, 2026/Article
APTA's consumer-focused website, ChoosePT.com, continues to expand with new and regularly updated resources designed to help the public better understand physical therapy while also connecting member PTs with patients seeking care and referral resources. Each year, ChoosePT.com reaches millions of consumers
Apr 27, 2020/Open Access
House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.
Jun 28, 2024/Article
Solid documentation can demonstrate that you met or exceeded the standard care and can help you mitigate your risks.
Jul 27, 2012/Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA is committed to serving the needs of all people who require physical therapy and to meeting the needs of all its members.
Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: APTA opposes discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status.
Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws
House policy: The Nominating Committee shall have responsibility to develop questions for candidate statements for individuals slated for national office.
House policy: Recommendations for elected office in the American Physical Therapy Association may be submitted by any individual member.
House policy: APTA is committed to having a diverse and inclusive elected leadership team.
