Physical Therapy Leaders Urge CMS to Finalize Proposed Updates to Physical Therapy Reimbursement and Equipment Costs
In a comment letter submitted to CMS today, APTQI encouraged CMS to take steps to ensure physical therapy services and equipment are appropriately valued when finalizing the 2027 Medicare Physician…
The River Journal
Representative Mike Lawler Joins APTQI for Spear Physical Therapy Practice Visit in Tarrytown
On Thursday, August 27th, U.S. Representative Mike Lawler—representing New York’s 17th District—joined the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) to tour Spear Physical Therapy in Tarrytown, to learn more about the essential services physical…
Therapy Matters Podcast
Podcast: Building a Voice for PT: Changing the Rules to Create Power, Policy & Progress
Nick Patel leads APTQI, the alliance of competing community-based rehab practices that used to regroup only when a crisis hit — a Medicare cut, a bad regulation — then quietly…
The Chronicle
Preventing Falls in NY Starts with the SAFE Act
When most people think about preventive care, they typically think of an annual checkup or a screening test – not a visit to a physical therapist. But for older adults,…
The Hamilton County Reporter
As a physical therapist, I know the SAFE Act is key for preventing falls
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths in adults over 65? Somewhere across America, a fall occurs more than once every second. This…
TAP into Bordentown
Congress Must Act to Prevent the Growing Falls Epidemic
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths in adults over 65? In fact, somewhere across America a fall occurs more than once every…
Clermont Sun
To Prevent Falls Among Older Floridians, Representative Webster Should Support the SAFE Act
Life-threatening falls for adults over the age 65 are all-too common and costly, despite being entirely preventable. In fact, in Florida, more than 24% of older adults report falling each year,…
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Prevent falls
Published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on August 5, 2026 Like the rest of the country, Pennsylvania’s population is aging quickly, meaning the demand for services that support seniors’ health and…
APTQI Welcomes Medbridge and SaRA Health as New Vendor Members
Physical therapy coalition’s growing number of vendor member partners underscores the profession’s commitment to federal advocacy Washington, DC – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) welcomes Medbridge and SaRA Health…
APTQI Commends CMS for Updating Physical Therapy Reimbursement and Equipment Costs to Reflect Provider Input
The CY2027 Proposed MPFS Rule includes several important policies that recognize the value of physical therapy services Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today commended the inclusion…