CMS Finalizes Fee Schedule Pay Bump for the First Time in 5 Years
Nov 18, 2025/Article
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 3.26% increase to the conversion factor in the final Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, resulting in physical therapists, on average, receiving a 1.75% increase in reimbursement under the fee schedule. What You Need to Know Reflecting
Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+: ChoosePT "Future You" Video
Feb 23, 2026/Article
Have you ever imagined going back in time and giving advice to your younger self? APTA's new ChoosePT editorial video "Future You" asks viewers to do just that. The video puts movement and physical therapy at the center of a person's life story, inviting viewers to consider their future well-being and
APTA State Chapters Record 48 Wins in 2025, Work Continues in 2026
Feb 10, 2026/Article
The new APTA Strategic Framework for 2030 reinforces the association's commitment to advancing payment, and that dedication goes far beyond APTA's fight for meaningful reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In 2025, APTA state chapters were relentless in their efforts to advocate for increased
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available for APTA Members
Jan 14, 2026/Article
APTA's 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule calculator — our popular, exclusive member-only resource — is now available to help you calculate payment for services furnished on or after Jan. 1, 2026. This tool helps both participating and nonparticipating PTs determine 2026 Medicare payment. Presented
APTA CSM Attendees Amplify PT For Future Me, Sharing Messages to 80,000+
Mar 3, 2026/Article
From their first steps to their golden years, Americans want to live longer, healthier lives. Yet, according to APTA's latest consumer research report, many don't know that physical therapy is a powerful tool to help them achieve their long-term health goals. APTA's new ChoosePT public awareness campaign,
57th McMillan Lecture: Movement Is the Core of Who We Are
Mar 10, 2026/Article
Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivers the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California. In delivering the 57th Mary McMillan Lecture at APTA CSM in Anaheim, California, Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA, encouraged the profession to realize its identity as movement experts. "It
Five Reasons You Won't Want to Miss APTA's Annual All-Member Meeting
Mar 17, 2026/Article
On April 16, APTA will host its Annual All-Member Meeting, bringing together physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students from across the country for a night of connection, insight, and inspiration. Whether you are brand-new to APTA, a longtime member, or a PT, PTA, or student looking