About APTA Home Health

The APTA Home Health Section is the leading national professional society of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapist students who practice or study in the setting of home-health care. We are 2,300-members strong, a component of the American Physical Therapy Association and the home of the Advanced Competency in Home Health Program. Join us!

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Regulatory Action Center

APTA comments are made on behalf of our membership and profession on federal regulations and draft guidance based on the Public Policy Priorities of the American Physical Therapy Association.

We encourage members and nonmembers to provide feedback: your perspectives are critical to policy development.

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Advanced Competency in Home Health Certification Program 

APTA Home Health's Advanced Competency in Home Health program synthesizes current evidence-based practice and tailors it to the unique physical therapy setting of home health. This program enables home health agencies, outpatient practices that provide home care physical therapy, and individual clinicians to enhance efficacy and efficiency of treatment of their home health patients and clients.

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Celebrating Our Centennial
1921-2021

In 2021, the American Physical Therapy Association will celebrate 100 years as a member association—and launch our next century as the largest community for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. On this landmark occasion we want to embrace our rich history and generate momentum toward our exciting future. We want you to engage, celebrate, and serve, as we raise awareness about our great profession and enshrine a proud legacy for future generations. 

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Home Health Centennial "Flat Mary" Contest

 

 

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Membership Benefits

Home Health Section benefits grow as needs of our members change: 

  • Members-only website resources
  • Discussion circles
  • Discounts on section-sponsored continuing education, including seminars and audio conferences
  • Quarterly print publication, The Quarterly Report
  • E-news publication, House Call
  • Access to expertise in areas where you have questions or need support
  • Discounts on publications and resources
  • Advocacy with regulatory agencies and organizations for improvements in home health practice
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How to Join

APTA Home Health membership is restricted to members of APTA. You may join the Section when you join APTA or later. Questions: 800-999-2782, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-6:00 pm, ET, or at [email protected].

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Home Health Minute

Home Health Minute is the official podcast of APTA Home Health. It's free, and it features conversations that will keep you informed, engaged, and better able to serve your patients.

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Patient-Driven Groupings Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, is implementing significant changes that will affect payment for home health services beginning in CY 2020. Included are the new Patient-Driven Groupings Model in home health and the Patient-Driven Payment Model in skilled nursing facilities.

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