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Fair Physical Therapy Copays Advocacy

Physical therapy saves money and achieves results that help patients get and stay healthy. But too often, insurance requires copays that effectively reduce access. This must change.

Health Information Technology Advocacy

PTs and PTAs need to be part of the evolution in health information technology.

IDEA and ESSA Advocacy

Every student deserves the ability to succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and Every Student Succeeds Act make that possible.

Medicaid Advocacy

Medicaid should put patients first.

Term and Title Protection Advocacy

Words matter. The use of "physical therapy," "physiotherapy," and the PT, DPT, and PTA titles should be restricted to qualified professionals.

Hospice and Palliative Care

Physical therapy is increasingly acknowledged as a key component in hospice and palliative care.

Code Pairing Edits: Four Things To Know

Jan 25, 2021/Article

APTA successfully advocated for CMS to lift misguided coding edits, and we're working to bring commercial payers around.

APTA in 2020, Part 5: More Highlights From a Difficult Year

Dec 23, 2020/Article

From increased member engagement to advocacy wins, reasons to celebrate.

Cultural Competence Resources: Individuals With Disabilities

Nov 24, 2020/Article

The culturally competent practice of physical therapy includes practice with patients and clients who have mental or physical disabilities.

Busting Payment Myths (and Regulating Your Expectations) Part 4

Nov 15, 2021/Article

Topics covered in this article: dry needling payment and telehealth audits.