The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks comments on its proposed changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2022. In a blow to our profession, the rule includes a significant payment reduction for physical therapy services and implementation of the...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Without action by CMS or Congress, over three dozen health care providers, including physical therapist, are slated for yet another round of cuts in 2022 — and...

The Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 3759) would add physical therapists to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., have reintroduced this important APTA-supported...

APTA is committed to reducing health disparities and building a diverse and inclusive profession by ensuring educational opportunities for individuals who want to become physical therapists or physical therapist assistants. The Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (H...

Earlier this year, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act of 2021 (H.R. 2168) was introduced in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation would make permanent the current temporary policy that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to...