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🌟 Physical Therapist | Advocate for Health Equity | EdD Candidate πŸŽ“ | Public Policy Enthusiast | 20+ Years in Practice πŸ₯

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APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

APTA and APTA Private Practice Statement on Joining Federal Antitrust Lawsuit to Demand Fair Payment for Physical Therapist Services

www.apta.org/article/2025...

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πŸ“£ Join us Nov 19, 6:30–8:45 PM at Touro Univ, 3 Times Sq NYC for the Greater NY District Special Business Meeting & CE Event: The 3Ds in Geriatric Care. 2.0 CEHs.

Free for members/students.

Register by Nov 16! πŸ”— aptany.org/events/Event...

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Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Student Loan Forgiveness Denials And Backlogs A labor union filed a class action complaint this week, alleging that the Department of Education is unlawfully blocking student loan forgiveness under IDR and PSLF.

Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Student Loan Forgiveness Denials And Backlogs

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A Message From Your Doctor About the Prior Authorization Process Insurance companies often make doctors ask their permission before treating patients. This template can help medical professionals explain how it works.

A Message From Your Doctor About the Prior Authorization Process

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/b...

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Happy World PT Day!

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Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots This Fall Here’s how to protect yourself.

Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots This Fall

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Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.

Medicare Will Require Prior Authorization for Certain Procedures

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News | APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform

www.apta.org/article/2025...

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Article | 500 Member Advocates Push for Change During APTA Capitol Hill Day Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

500 Member Advocates Push for Change During APTA Capitol Hill Day

www.apta.org/article/2025...

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How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk Diagnoses are climbing in young people. What you choose to eat may help reduce your chances.

How Your Diet Influences Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

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β€˜The eye of the hurricane’: Why the U.S. job market has soured, economists say Federal data suggests the job market has slowed more than previously thought amid economic headwinds.

β€˜The eye of the hurricane’: Why the U.S. job market has soured, economists say

www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/u...

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APTA Commercial Insurance Out-of-Network Repricing Alert Now Available Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

New resource details what providers can do when insurers contract with repricing entities (Utilization Management) for out-of-network providers.

www.apta.org/article/2025...

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UnitedHealth under federal investigation, company says in filing The company in an SEC filing said it was complying with requests from the Justice Department.

UnitedHealth Group is facing a new criminal and civil investigation from the Department of Justice, the company disclosed Thursday.

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Is β€˜Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well? A long life doesn’t matter much if you don’t enjoy it.

Is β€˜Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well?

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How to Find the Right Medical Rehab Services (Gift Article) Specialized hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and home health agencies provide rehab therapy. Insurers may limit the services you can get.

How to Find the Right Medical Rehab Services

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Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows Offering a rare glimpse inside the hidden world of rejected insurance claims, new data shows a steady uptick among major private insurers.

Health Insurers Are Denying More Drug Claims, Data Shows

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🌟 Volunteer opportunity alert! 🌟
Make waves with us at Adaptive Surf NYC on July 26 at Rockaway Beach πŸ–οΈ

🀝 Help adaptive surfers catch waves & build an inclusive beach day!
🍻 Stick around after for drinks & celebration at Pilot House Bar & Grill

πŸ‘‰ Register now: aptany.org/page/GNYEven...

#Adaptive

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Trajectories of Physical Disabilities Over Six Months in Patients With Long COVID

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Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

APTA’s Report on Direct Access Is a Tool for Action

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New APTA Report Details Performance Outcomes for PT Entrance Into Practice Outcomes in the Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy report informed by iterative, national consensus-based process.

New APTA Report: Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy

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Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.

Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid Interruptions in Their Care

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πŸŒŠπŸ„β€β™‚οΈ Join APTA GNY at Adaptive Surf NYC on Sat, July 26 at Rockaway Beach!
Support adaptive surfers, promote inclusion, and have a blast giving back.

🍹 Then head to our Post-Volunteer Social at Pilot House Bar & Grill!

πŸ”— Sign up: aptany.org/page/GNYEven...

#AdaptiveSurfNYC #PTsGiveBack #APTAGNY #In

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The Education Department announced interest accrual for student loan borrowers on the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan will restart Aug. 1.

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Senate Bill Overhauls Student Loan Repayment Plans The final Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill has massive changes to student loan repayment for both new and existing borrowers.

Bill Overhauls Student Loan Repayment Plans

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APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.

APTA Champions Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

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