Federal Advocacy
Advocacy plays an important role in advancing the physical therapy profession and improving access to care. Explore federal policy priorities, learn about advocacy efforts, and find opportunities to make your voice heard on issues affecting physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and the patients they serve.
Make Your Voice Heard
APTA advocates on behalf of the physical therapy profession with Congress, federal agencies, and other policymakers. Your participation helps strengthen these efforts and bring important issues to the attention of decision-makers.
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Ways to Get Involved
Whether you are an APTA member, patient, or supporter, there are opportunities to participate in federal advocacy.
Legislative Action Center
APTA members can access advocacy tools and send prepared messages to their elected representatives about federal legislation affecting physical therapy.
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Patient Action Center
Patients, nonmembers, and members of the public can participate in advocacy efforts by contacting legislators about issues affecting access to physical therapy services.
Visit the Patient Action Center → |
Regulatory Action Center
Federal advocacy extends beyond Congress. Access resources and template letters to provide input on regulatory proposals affecting physical therapy practice and payment.
Explore Regulatory Advocacy → |
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APTA Public Policy Priorities
APTA's 2025-2026 Public Policy Priorities outline key areas of federal advocacy aimed at improving patient access, supporting the profession, and strengthening health care delivery.
| Patient Access and Care
Reducing barriers to health care services and improving access to physical therapy.
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| Population Health
Supporting policies that help individuals and communities live healthy, independent lives.
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| Value-Based Care and Practice
Advancing payment and care delivery approaches that support meaningful patient outcomes.
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| Research and Clinical Innovation
Supporting research and innovation that advance physical therapist evaluation, treatment, and patient recovery.
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Statements and Resources
Explore APTA Pennsylvania statements and additional public policy resources.
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Federal Advocacy Update Archive
Browse past federal advocacy updates from APTA Pennsylvania. These resources are retained for historical reference and may not reflect current legislation or policy developments.
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