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President’s Message (Dec, 2024)

/ December 12, 2024 / News

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous strides we’ve made together in 2024. From the launch of our three-year strategic plan, successfully updating our bylaws, improving PAC funding, and developing advocacy plans for the 2025 legislative session, this year has been one of collaboration, growth, and impact.

APTA Advocacy Brings Two Major Wins in 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule

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/ November 6, 2024 / News

On November 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule rule which includes two major advocacy wins for the PT profession as a result of APTA advocacy. APTA is reviewing the rule in its entirety and will report on additional provisions in the coming days; meanwhile,

CMS Releases the CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

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/ July 24, 2024 / News

Member comments will be critical in supporting the favorable policies while objecting to the payment cuts and end to the provisional status for reimbursing for PT services provided via telehealth set to end on December 31, 2024.

Call for Nominations

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/ July 24, 2024 / News

The following positions will be open for the 2024 Election: President Vice President Recording Secretary Director at Large – Central New Professional Alternate PTA Council Representative Alternate Delegate (1 year term) Nominating Committee (3 year term) Please take this opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague who might make a good candidate. Nomination Deadline,

2023 Slate of Candidates Now Available

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/ September 19, 2023 / News

The 2023 Slate of Candidates is now available to download on the Elections page.

Rick Reuss Remembers Jim Morrow

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/ July 12, 2023 / News

I was saddened to learn of the death last month of one of our colleagues, Dr. James R. Morrow, at the age of 80. Lisa Saladin of SC wrote a touching Facebook tribute to Jim, particularly of his tenure in South Carolina.

Updated PT Rules – An Opportunity for Comments/Feedback

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/ January 25, 2023 / News

The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) recently posted updated Indiana PT Rules and will hold a public hearing on February 8, 2023 to gather public comment before the rules are adopted. The APTA Indiana State Legislative Committee would like to gather comments/feedback from APTA Indiana membership on the updated PT Rules.