Committees
The Annual Conference Program Work Group (AC PWG) identifies, selects, and develops relevant, innovative and valuable educational programming for physical therapist-owned businesses during PPS Annual Conference & Exhibition. The AC PWG evaluates the annual conference in its entirety and makes recommendations for changes and improvements.
The Awards Committee identifies and manages the annual recognition of members and non-members who have made exceptional contributions to the section and the profession.
The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Program Workgroup identifies and develops relevant and suitable educational programming on business and practice management for presentations during APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting.
The Finance Committee monitors and reviews the financial activities of the Section, including its operational budget, investments, grants, peer reviews, and accounting firm audits.
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) monitors legislation and regulatory activities affecting physical therapist-owned businesses, participates in coordinated activities with the Section’s Lobbyist, completes Section strategic plan objectives, and encourages grassroots action from the Section membership in support of key legislative priorities.
The Graham Sessions Program Work Group (GS PWG) identifies, selects, and develops content that encourages discussion, debate and opinions from a diverse group of physical therapists and others who are involved in the physical therapy and healthcare profession. The GS PWG evaluates the meeting in its entirety and makes recommendations for changes and improvements.
The Impact Editorial Board develops the editorial direction, themes, and content for Impact, the official section print and digital magazine.
The Key Contact Subcommittee is a task force under the Government Affairs Committee (GAC). Its purpose is to help recruit PPS members to serve as Key Contacts for the Section. Key Contacts serve as a primary contact to each federal legislator (Senator or Representative). They establish valuable relationships with their legislators to increase awareness of the key issues facing physical therapist-owned businesses and their patients.
The Knowledge and Engagement Committee will assess, revise, and create educational resources for the Section based on the board-approved annual content calendar. The committee will seek to ensure that specific resources are made available for the core personas identified for the section.
The nominating committee identifies, contacts, and networks with potential candidates for offices; and develops a candidate slate for vacancies on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The committee also ensures that election procedures are followed.
The Payment Policy Committee reviews and monitors issues related to government and commercial insurance, workers compensation, and other healthcare-related payer organizations. The Committee provides informational resources to the membership and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on possible actions.