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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
Jul 25, 2022/Review
Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.
Jun 17, 2020/Roundup
PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.
Sep 16, 2020/Roundup
Members and the profession in the media.
Jan 4, 2021/News
Two new offerings aimed at researchers from underrepresented groups are among the programs now accepting applications through Feb. 15.
Nov 1, 2024/Article
Rich Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, developed a questionnaire that has created data on the educational experiences of DPT students nationwide.
Apr 24, 2024/News
The new policy, which faces strong opposition from researchers, will be put on hold while CMS reviews "comments and concerns."
May 8, 2024/News
Medicare Advantage plans will be required to analyze prior authorization requirements' impact on health equity.
Jul 22, 2025/News
Following discussions with major health insurers on their commitments, including a pledge to reduce the number of services requiring prior authorization, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction, or WISeR, model. This model aims to selectively
Apr 27, 2020/News
April 27, 2020: The programs curtailed by CMS require recipients to pay back the funds received.