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Feb 1, 2026/Article
Beginning in 2026, APTA is launching a new strategic framework, focused on the pillars of advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice. Learn how this will chart the profession's future course, what it means for you, and how you can get involved. When APTA began planning its new Strategic
Dec 1, 2019/Open Access
The correct degree nomenclature for the professional (entry-level) and the postprofessional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." In these FAQs, the nomenclature "postprofessional DPT " has been used to distinguish the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition program from the DPT conferred
Jul 26, 2021/Roundup
From better insurer responsiveness to direct access improvements, to breakthroughs on PT use of imaging, lots of state-level achievements.
Jun 1, 2015/Feature
While the use of predictive analytics in physical therapy is still in its infancy, early adopters see great potential for it to transform the profession and society.
Apr 28, 2020/News
The challenges of providing physical therapy during a pandemic haven't escaped the media's attention. Here are six stories on how the profession is responding — and one exploration of what could soon be a huge issue for PTs and PTAs.
Apr 20, 2023/Live Webinar
Inside intel from APTA's Health Policy and Payment team on the most significant and impactful federal and commercial payer policy updates in 2023.
Jan 24, 2023/Podcast
Spinal muscular atrophy resources need knowledge translation.
Aug 1, 2018/News
Issues that directly affect PTs, PTAs, and society as a whole—population health, the opioid crisis, innovative delivery models, and much more—will be front and center at the 2018 APTA State Policy and Payment Forum.
Jun 28, 2023/News
Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.
Jun 25, 2024/Resource
In response to the 2021 APTA House of Delegates position and charge related to productivity standards, an APTA Association Leadership Scholars paper was developed based on a survey distributed to members of APTA Acute Care in June of 2022.