Advocacy in Physical Therapy

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Advocacy in the Physical Therapy Profession

Marcia Spoto is a Professor Emerita at Nazareth College and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh.
Spoto is a consultant for Spine Care Partners LLC and the Chair of the NYPTA Public Policy Committee.
The objectives of the text are to explain how to advocate for change in the physical therapy profession, highlight the importance of advocacy as a professional responsibility, discuss current legislation impacting the profession, and explain APTA initiatives and organizations promoting advocacy and policy change.
Spoto opened a private practice in Fairport, NY in 1983 and is dual licensed as a PT/DC.
She was invited to participate in the PT committee of the Rochester Community Individual Practice Association (RCIPA).
Spoto is a founding member of PT First Alliance in Upstate NY.
She has served as the APTA NY Payment Chair and the Chair of the APTA NY Public Policy Committee.
Spoto is also a member of the Practice Committee and Chair of the Payment & Value Workgroup for the AOPT.
She is a member of the Payment Consortium for Excellus BC & BS and serves as a consultant for them.
The text aims to explain what advocacy is and why it is important for the physical therapy profession.
It also discusses the current federal and state legislation that impacts the profession and the resulting impact on patient care.
The text highlights the initiatives and organizations within the APTA that promote advocacy and policy change.

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on advocacy in the physical therapy profession. Learn about the importance of advocacy and how to advocate for change. Get insights on current federal policies and professional responsibilities.