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July Advocacy Roundup: APTA Efforts Pay Off With Aetna Direct Access Policy Win

July Advocacy Roundup: APTA Efforts Pay Off With Aetna Direct Access Policy Win

APTA Podcasts

July 23, 202531m 2s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Alice Bell, PT, DPT, senior specialist, health policy and payment, is joined by Wanda Evans, PT, DPT, MHS, senior specialist, health policy and payment, to discuss how APTA advocacy led to Aetna’s decision to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Bell and Evans recap the almost decade’s worth of effort by APTA staff to move the needle and ultimately help deliver this significant win for the profession.   

  

This episode also features insights from Laura Keivel, APTA senior specialist, PAC and grassroots, who shares tips and best practices for making the most out of August’s Congressional recess — and any of your interactions with elected officials. Don’t miss this fascinating episode on the importance of relationship-building and advocacy in advancing  the profession.