APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform
Submitted on Wed, 08/06/2025 - 13:36
APTA is championing change through initiatives that support improved payment and reduced administrative burden for physical therapists.
Patients and providers are frustrated and angry. A broken Medicare system has failed to deliver high-quality care and provide needed payment levels so providers and practices can keep their doors open.
Medicare payment reform is a strategic priority for APTA, including reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to increase payment, reduce administrative burden, and provide more flexibility to both patients and providers.
Turn Frustration Into Advocacy
The frustration surrounding Medicare payment issues affects physical therapists, physicians, and various health care providers, highlighting the urgent need for Medicare payment reform. APTA is actively collaborating with other national provider groups, including the American Medical Association, to champion reforms that align payment with the true value of care, streamline administrative processes, and empower providers to deliver high-quality services.
Moving forward requires a united front among all providers to drive meaningful change — a priority that APTA is committed to pursuing.
Stay tuned as we share ongoing efforts and ways you can help advance these essential reforms. Be sure to sign up for the APTA Advocacy Network, a free, members-only service that sends you special legislative updates and action alerts, so you’re up-to-speed and ready to act.
Join APTA staff on Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET for APTA’s Regulatory, Legislative, and Payment Updates webinar. The event will include a full breakdown of the proposed changes in the 2026 fee schedule, other recent payment updates, and a forward-looking discussion on a path for fundamental payment reform.