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• Review Motions for the 2026 APTA House of Delegates

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  The motions that will be considered at the 2026 APTA House of Delegates are now available for member review. These proposals address issues that affect physical therapy practice, education, payment, advocacy, governance, and the future of the profession.   APTA Aquatics members are encouraged to review the proposed motions and share any questions, comments, or feedback. Member input helps ensure APTA Aquatics perspectives are represented as House discussions move forward.   Feedback may be sent to our Delegate, Beth Ennis, at pt4kids47@gmail.com, through July 10, when the House of Delegates convenes.   View the 2026 APTA House of Delegates Motions

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• Federal Affairs Liaison (FAL) May Call Minutes

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  Advocacy work is happening year-round at both the state and national levels. Here are a few key updates and opportunities for engagement shared during the latest APTA Federal Affairs Liaison (FAL) call.   PTPAC Update PTPAC and Election Engagement: FALs are encouraged to attend the PTPAC events at the upcoming APTA Payment Advocacy Summit and to support fundraising efforts where possible. With the election approaching, August Recess is a key opportunity to attend in-district fundraisers and strengthen relationships with members of Congress. Fundraising Strategies and Best Practices: Identify and access local fundraising events, including joining local political organizations to receive invitations and updates on opportunities. These approaches can expand visibility into both federal and state-level political activity and increase engagement opportunities. Congressional Update Hill Happenings: An update was provided on reconciliation efforts, which are currently stalled due to political and policy challenges. Despite this, appropriations season is underway, creating ongoing opportunities for advocacy engagement. Falls Prevention: A recent Senate hearing on falls prevention highlighted the impact of physical therapy advocacy, with a senator directly referencing engagement with PTs following a prior meeting. This interaction contributed to introduction of related legislation, demonstrating how grassroots advocacy influences policymaking. The example reinforced the importance of continued engagement and follow-up with congressional offices. Pelvic Health Legislation Update: The Senate version of the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (S.4480) was introduced, creating a bipartisan and bicameral pathway for the legislation. Medicare Payment Reform and Fee Schedule: Recent congressional activity included hearings and committee action on Medicare payment reform, with APTA submitting comments. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163), which addresses budget neutrality thresholds tied to recent payment cuts. While additional reforms remain necessary, this progress represents a meaningful step toward long-term payment stability. Regulatory Update Home Health Moratorium: CMS implemented a temporary nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for home health agencies, effective May 13 through November. The action is intended to address fraud and abuse concerns and does not affect existing home health agencies or previously submitted applications. FALs should monitor developments, particularly in identified geographic focus areas (Columbus, Ohio and Los Angele, California). Critical Access Hospitals: Advocacy efforts continue to push for regulatory changes allowing direct access to physical therapy services in critical access hospitals. While not included in the current proposed rule, APTA plans to submit comments and mobilize member engagement to advance this issue. Medicaid Revalidation: CMS has directed state Medicaid agencies to begin identifying high-risk providers for revalidation related to fraud and abuse monitoring. While intended to be narrowly targeted, implementation will vary by state, and early reports suggest some program overlap concerns. Providers were encouraged to respond promptly to any communications and share emerging issues with APTA staff. APTA Regulatory and Payment Webinar Series: The upcoming June 11 webinar will provide updates on regulatory, legislative, and payment developments and offers CEUs for participants. A recording will be available for those unable to attend live.   Grassroots Update August Recess Planning: Preparations for August Recess are underway, including development of guides, talking points, and training materials. The goal is to secure at least one congressional meeting per state while leveraging relationships established during APTA Capitol Hill Day. FALs should support Key Contacts in planning events and identifying engagement opportunities through local outreach and monitoring of district activity. APTA Flash Action Strategy: Planning has begun for the student-led, fall APTA Flash Action Strategy campaign, with a likely focus on the National Health Service Corps and community health center issues. The initiative will engage students in coordinated advocacy efforts on social media. Input on campaign ideas and themes is welcome. The next FAL call will be Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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