Who we are
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) is an aligned group of physical therapists and physical therapy practices who share a common vision for the future of our profession. Our goal is to establish physical therapy as a clinically appropriate treatment of choice with the best value for patients and payers.
Older Americans Recognize the Value of PT & OT in Preventing Falls
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are concerned about accidental falls.0%
view physical & occupational therapists as very important to preventing falls.0%
support the SAFE Act (H.R. 7618) to help prevent falls.0%
think it is vital for Congress to properly fund physical and occupational therapy.News
Wisconsin Watch
How Congress can reduce deadly falls among older Americans
Legislation would let Medicare patients receive a free falls risk assessment during annual wellness visits. I was delighted to read Wisconsin Watch’s article “Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites…
APTQI Urges Senate Special Committee on Aging to Help Advance the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act
Bipartisan falls prevention legislation would protect the wellbeing and independence of aging Americans while reducing Medicare spending Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) this…
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Congress Must Stabilize Medicare Reimbursement and Protect Patient Access to Care
For years, Medicare reimbursement for physical therapists has continued to decline while the cost of delivering care has continued to increase. Clinics across the country are grappling with higher labor…