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Jun 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
State chapters have made strides in advancing the profession, from title protection to fair copays to imaging privileges.
Jan 10, 2022/News
A total of $360k in funding will help researchers investigate a wide range of topics relevant to the profession and the patients it serves.
Apr 7, 2022/Form
Complete this form annually to continue the reduced rates for post-professional student members. Thank you for being a member!
Sep 25, 2024/Article
Other than small bumps in payment, little changed from CMS' proposed rules for the FY '25 SNF and IRF prospective payment systems.
Jul 9, 2025/Article
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding
Mar 11, 2026/Article
Note: This article was updated in April 2026 to include a link to CMS' directory of accepted ACCESS applicants. On Feb. 12, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released more details regarding its Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions, or ACCESS, model. Beginning July 5, ACCESS
Apr 1, 2026/News
The American Physical Therapy Association continues its advocacy against the U.S. Department of Education's proposal that would sharply limit federal student loan access for doctor of physical therapy students and students seeking degrees in dozens of other professions. With the department expected to
May 19, 2023/News
The new coverage determination means more beneficiaries have access to power elevation equipment for power wheelchairs.
Sep 24, 2025/News
After advocacy efforts from APTA staff and members, Anthem has changed its reimbursement policy so that PTs are no longer required to document start and stop times for each CPT code.
