American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) APTA is a national professional organization representing 100,000 PTs, PTAs, and students.

Medicare payment policy affects how physical therapist services are valued, paid for, and delivered. 💡 In this episode o...
09/05/2026

Medicare payment policy affects how physical therapist services are valued, paid for, and delivered.

💡 In this episode of APTA Podcasts, APTA's health policy and payment team breaks down the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, highlights the key provisions most important to physical therapists, and explains how your feedback can influence the final rule.

▶️🎧 Listen now to learn what's being proposed, and be sure to submit your comments by Sept. 14: https://www.apta.org/apta-and-you/news-publications/podcasts/2026/advancing-payment-what-the-proposed-2027-medicare-fee-schedule-means-for-pts

CMS is considering changes that could improve Medicare payment for physical therapist services, and new APTA analysis su...
09/04/2026

CMS is considering changes that could improve Medicare payment for physical therapist services, and new APTA analysis suggests the impact may extend well beyond the next few years.

After reviewing newly released CMS data, APTA experts found that proposed changes to practice expense calculations could result in a 35%-45% increase in practice expense relative value unit values for most commonly used PT codes over the next eight years. For providers, that could translate to annual payment increases of roughly 1%-3% for most commonly billed PT services.

These proposed changes reflect years of by APTA and its members, but the rule is not yet final. 📢 Submit your comments to CMS by Sept. 14 to join the fight to advance payment.

🔗 Learn more and take action now: https://www.apta.org/article/2026/09/01/apta-analysis-reveals-greater-long-term-payment-gains-in-medicare-proposal

APTA Honors & Awards Nominations are now open! 🎉Help shine a light on the PTs, PTAs, students, educators, researchers, a...
09/04/2026

APTA Honors & Awards Nominations are now open! 🎉

Help shine a light on the PTs, PTAs, students, educators, researchers, advocates, and leaders who are making a difference across the profession. ⭐

Explore awards and submit a nomination today. 🗓️ Final deadline Dec. 1.

⏰ Don't miss your chance to save on registration for the APTA & NSCA Return-to-Play Performance Summit!Through a first-o...
09/03/2026

⏰ Don't miss your chance to save on registration for the APTA & NSCA Return-to-Play Performance Summit!

Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration between APTA and NSCA, this summit is bringing rehab and performance professionals together for two days of interdisciplinary learning. 🤝

Join physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and strength and conditioning professionals in Washington, D.C. to explore evidence-based return-to-play and return-to-performance strategies.

🔗 Register by Sept. 9 to take advantage of early-bird rates: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/apta-and-nsca-joint-conference

09/02/2026

Join us on World PT Day for a special webinar organised by PAHO in collaboration with World Physiotherapy and APTA, exploring the importance and benefits of physiotherapy services.

📅 8 September, 15:00 UTC

Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/n18M50ZHIFw
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🚨 Proposed Medicare changes could affect physical therapist payment, coding, practice operations, and patient access to ...
09/01/2026

🚨 Proposed Medicare changes could affect physical therapist payment, coding, practice operations, and patient access to care.

Policymakers need to understand how these proposals impact the clinicians delivering care every day. That's where your expertise matters.

Use APTA's Regulatory Comment Tool to submit feedback to CMS by Sept. 14 and help inform the future of PT payment policy. 📢 It only takes 15 minutes.

🔗 Visit APTA's Regulatory Action Center now: https://www.apta.org/advocacy/take-action/regulatory

08/30/2026

🚨 APTA's annual call for volunteers closes tomorrow!

Looking for a meaningful way to grow your network, develop new skills, and help move the profession forward? APTA volunteers help shape the future of physical therapy while gaining valuable experiences, fresh perspectives, and connections that last throughout their careers. 🤝

🔗 Apply by Aug. 31: https://www.apta.org/callforvolunteers

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