APTA’s recently published report, "State of Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services," offers comprehensive research and strategic insights to assist in advocating for the removal of unnecessary barriers that limit patient access to physical therapist services.
The report follows years of advocacy by APTA and its members to eliminate the outdated referral requirements in state physical therapy licensure laws. While all states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands allow for direct access to evaluation and treatment, challenges remain in terms of consumer awareness, payment, and provisions tied to treatment.
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