This weekend, APTA Delaware members Joshua Smith, PT, DPT, and DeJ'a Crippen, PT, DPT, spent time with Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., helping elevate the voice of our profession and sharing firsthand perspectives on the policies that matter to patients and providers.

APTA continues the fight against MPPR and is working with state chapters to end these harmful policies. We're partnering to take action through direct payer engagement, legislative advocacy, and member support. #PTadvocacy Access MPPR resources on SPARC: sparc.apta.org/

Finding the right APTA resource just got easier. 🔎✨ Mollie helps you navigate trusted association information across advocacy, professional development, membership, and more. Learn how Mollie works and how your feedback can help shape its future. apta.org/article/2026/10/01/…

Join APTA on Oct. 8 to learn about new member resources and key policy developments — including a recap of member comments on the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and long-term potential payment gains in the proposed rule. ➡️ Register now:learningcenter.apta.org/prod…

Across the country, emerging leaders are speaking up for patients, access, and the profession. Julia is one of many showing how #PTadvocacy starts early — and makes a real difference. ✨ Learn more about the power of student advocacy: apta.org/apta-magazine/archi…

That's a wrap on APTA Flash Action Strategy! 👏 With your support, we surpassed our goal of 10,000 letters and demonstrated the power of collective #PTadvocacy by sending over 14,300 letters to Congress in support of the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act. ✅

The Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act could help bring more PTs to rural and underserved communities by expanding access to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. ✅ 🔗 Take action now to support this bill: apta.org/for-students/studen…

We've worked for years to advance Medicare payment for PT services, and now we have a real opportunity to make meaningful progress. 📢 Help protect these potential gains and ensure patients continue to have access to care. 🔗 Take action by Sept. 14: apta.org/advocacy/take-actio…

Applications for many of APTA's volunteer opportunities are now open. 🎉 Whether you're looking to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, or help advance the profession, there's a role that matches your passion and purpose. ✨🤝 🔗 Apply now: apta.org/callforvolunteers

The CMS Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is out, and APTA staff have completed an initial review. • CMS estimates a 3% increase for physical therapy, but this is mitigated by a system-wide 1.68% conversion factor reduction

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, APTA Senior Congressional Affairs Specialist Brian Allen spoke at a briefing on how federal student loan limits could impact access to graduate and professional degree programs, including physical therapy.

We’re grateful for Senator @JimJustice_WV's sponsorship of the SAFE Act and for speaking yesterday at the US Senate Committee on Aging's hearing on the need to expand access to falls risk screening and prevention services under Medicare. Hear his comments: hillgenius.com/watch/9d1546b…

From the classroom to Capitol Hill — this is what #PTadvocacy looks like in action. 🏛️✨ APTA member Julia Boyland, SPT, shares how finding her voice helped advance conversations on patient access, workforce challenges, and the future of care. medschool.duke.edu/blog/clas…

Bipartisan companion legislation, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act, has just been introduced in the U.S. Senate! Thank you, @SenDanSullivan and @SenLBR, for your leadership in expanding access to pelvic health physical therapy for postpartum care.

APTA’s updated Medicare Enrollment FAQ walks you through what to do at every stage, from initial enrollment to required updates and revalidation. Use this resource to avoid payment delays and stay compliant with Medicare requirements. 🔎 Explore the FAQ: apta.org/your-practice/payme…