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VA and TRICARE are major health systems in which PTs and PTAs play a major role. APTA can help you understand how they work.
Aug 4, 2025/News
Physical therapists continue to be at the table for important discussions around the development of CPT codes: APTA members Kathleen Picard, PT, DPT, and Stephanie L. Woelfel, PT, DPT, board-certified wound management clinical specialist, are serving as advisor and alternate advisor with the American
Apr 1, 2018/Magazine
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May 24, 2017/Test & Measure
Measures the highest level of functional mobility of patients within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.
Mar 1, 2018/Magazine
PTs Must Demonstrate Their Value
Oct 14, 2025/Article
Note: This article was updated in May 2026 to link to the FAQ that Cigna created for APTA. Effective Oct. 1, Cigna Healthcare implemented a new site-of-care review process for outpatient hospital physical therapy and occupational therapy services.
Oct 1, 2025/Column
Chronic pain affects millions, yet patients often feel unheard. Learn how shifting from notetaking to true dialogue can build trust and improve outcomes.
Oct 29, 2014/Test & Measure
Measures walking limitations secondary to a spinal cord injury (SCI) in adults.
May 26, 2021/News
UHC is the first of the largest insurers to make the move advocated by APTA.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
