APTAMD State & Federal Advocacy

APTA Advocacy Alert: Contact your Legislators by September 9th about the 2025 Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Help us push the proposed rule over the finish line! The big issues include 2.8% cuts to the fee schedule, PTA supervision from direct to general, and POC certification exceptions.

Together, we are stronger. Your membership allows us to advocate for the profession, patients, and community you serve. Legislative priorities are set by our membership at our annual strategy meeting and through our strategic plan. Learn about our plan for 2025 and beyond.

Our legislative efforts are led by our government relations committee, our Board of Directors, and the lobbying firm of Brocato and Shattuck. We encourage all members to learn, connect, and participate in our state advocacy efforts.

View the bills and resources APTA is currently advocating in support of before the U.S. Congress.

APTA’s advocacy efforts combine expert analysis, a consistent lobbying presence, and the participation of our members, making us the leading voice of the profession with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and commercial payers.

View the bills APTA is currently advocating in support of before the U.S. Congress. This tracker list will be updated quarterly (last updated July 15, 2024).

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Read the Latest Federal Affairs Update (July 2024)

APTA Legislative Update Bill Status | APTA

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Learn about PPS' advocacy on issues impacting physical therapists and the communities they serve.

APTA and APTA Private Practice are supporting legislation that takes on misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans has been introduced in the 118th Congress in both the House and Senate. Known as the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702/S. 4532), the bill doesn’t completely eliminate the use of prior authorization but would move Medicare Advantage toward a more transparent and less burdensome process.

Advocacy Resources | APTA Private Practice (ppsapta.org) including legislative one-pagers and advocacy communications.