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Show Notes
PT Is Political — And That’s Not Optional
Recorded live at APTA CSM, this conversation tackles one uncomfortable truth: physical therapy operates inside a political healthcare system.
If you ignore policy, reimbursement, or structural access issues, you're still affected by them.
In This Episode:
- Why research feels intimidating (and why it shouldn’t)
- How curiosity fuels better patient care
- The policy gaps affecting farmworker communities
- Why students must engage in health systems early
- What success looks like in five years for the next generation of PTs
Why This Matters for Clinic Owners
- Policy decisions shape reimbursement
- Access gaps affect your patient population
- Advocacy protects long-term sustainability
- Students entering the profession expect leadership in this space
Sponsors
- SaRA Health
- EMPOWER EMR
- U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)