Press Releases

As Bipartisan Support for SAFE Act Grows, Physical Therapy Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass Medicare Falls Prevention Measures

The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act would reduce falls for America’s aging population and cut Medicare spending Washington, D.C.  – Following Congress’s return from August recess,…

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Physical Therapy Leaders Submit Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Comment Letter Urging Equipment Price Updates

Warning direct practice expense inputs are outdated, APTQI encourages CMS to take steps to ensure physical therapy services and equipment are appropriately valued Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…

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APTQI Welcomes Second Door Health as New Affiliate Member

Growing advocacy network champions support for policies to improve falls prevention measures and stabilize reimbursement for physical and occupational therapy practices Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…

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APTQI Applauds Introduction of the SAFE Act in the U.S. Senate

Older Americans and the physical therapists who treat them support this much-needed bill for expanding patients’ access to fall-prevention services Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and…

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APTQI Applauds AARP For Supporting the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act

AARP supports role of bipartisan bill in preventing falls among our nation’s older adults, helping them stay safe, healthy, and independent. Washington, D.C. –– Today APTQI commended AARP for expressing support for…

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Physical Therapy Leaders Commend Reintroduction of Bipartisan SAFE Act to Prevent Senior Falls 

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act aims to increase access to preventative care and reduce dangerous falls among America’s Medicare patients  WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality…

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APTQI Hails Bipartisan Bill to Cancel Damaging Medicare Cuts in 2025

Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act spearheaded by Representatives Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) promises to undo the disruptive -2.8% cut to the Medicare Physician Fee…

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APTQI Calls for Further Support of the SAFE Act During National Falls Prevention Awareness Week  

Washington, D.C. –  The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) today urges lawmakers in Congress to support the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act (H.R. 7618) during National Falls…

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APTQI Commends Continued Momentum on the SAFE Act in U. S. House, Calls for Introduction in the U.S. Senate

The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act (H.R. 7618) continues to gain support in the U.S. House, momentum applauded by the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and…

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APTQI Commends CMS for Heeding Physical Therapists’ Call to Expand General Supervision for Therapy Assistants and Reduce Administrative Burdens

While APTQI commends CMS for expanding general supervision for PTAs and OTAs for all physical therapy and occupational therapy services delivered in private practices and for including a plan of…

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