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Several new resources are now available for physical therapy professionals:

Aetna will be implementing the PTA and OTA payment differential effective December 1, 2023. APTA is reaching out to Aetna to advocate for reconsideration of this policy. Click HERE for More Information

Congratulations to this year’s APTA Alabama award winners!

While an initial authorization for physical therapy has always required a plan of care, starting soon, the plan of care must be signed and dated by the referring provider or appropriate specialist. This policy applies to UHC Commercial benefit plans in all states, as well as, individual exchange benefit plans in all states, except for

A Summer of Advocacy As we approach the Memorial Day holiday and the start of summer, all eyes are on the U.S. Congress as they wrestle with a path forward to raise the debt ceiling and prevent the United States from financial default. While there may be gridlock on Capitol Hill, APTA and APTA member

We are now taking nominations for APTA Alabama Awards. Consider nominating a colleague!

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) is winding down after over 3 years. What does that mean for your practice? APTA wrote a nice summary of what PTs and PTAs should be aware of relative to regulatory relief provisions that will be sunsetting with the PHE expiration.

With March comes March Madness, which not only refers to the NCAA basketball tournament but also the rush to get bills reintroduced in the new session of Congress and educate lawmakers, both returning and new, about physical therapy! Download the latest newsletter at the link below: APTA Advocacy Network Newsletter – March 2023 Edition

We are now taking nominations for Chapter Offices. Consider nominating a colleague!

Ready to share what you know with PTs, PTAs and Students in Alabama?