APTA Mississippi - A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association

12/10/2025

2026 APTA-MS Capitol Day is right around the corner! 📣
APTA-Mississippi members are invited to join us at the State Capitol rotunda on January 21, 2026, from 8:00–11:00 AM. This in-person event offers a valuable opportunity to meet with legislators and discuss the role of physical therapy in Mississippi, our impact on communities, and key legislative priorities — including efforts to advance direct patient access / patient choice.
Legislative advocacy remains central to our mission. Whether you plan to attend or not, we encourage all members to contact their local legislators before January 21. 📝
Find yours here: https://bit.ly/4rcg9Du

No cost to attend. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3XyQneP

12/09/2025

APTA has adopted a new, unified Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession, combining the PT and PTA standards into one comprehensive document. The updated Code takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, with membership-wide education beginning the same day. 📘✨

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QBw4W

12/02/2025

11/28/2025

Research Night: Holmes CC PTA Capstone Posters 🪧🎓
Join us on December 2, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Holmes Community College (Phillips Hall, Grenada) as PTA students present their capstone research projects on contemporary physical therapy treatments. Students will share their posters, discuss functional assessments, and answer questions about their findings.

This event offers 2.0 hours of clinical competence in ethics.
APTA-MS Members: $10 | Non-members: $15 | Student members: Free

📝 Register here: https://bit.ly/4o5fHUO

11/26/2025

Dear Members,

APTA and APTA-MS strongly oppose the RISE Committee's recommendation to classify the DPT as a graduate degree rather than a professional degree. This change would significantly reduce federal loan limits for DPT students - from $50,000 annually to $20,500 - with a lifetime cap of $100,000, making physical therapy education less accessible and threatening the pipeline of qualified clinicians.

Please refer to APTA President, Kyle Covington's statement then consider going to the Action Center to send a prepared email to our Mississippi members of Congress on this very important isssue.
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/APTA/Campaigns/131766/Respond

With Appreciation,

David Friloux, PT, DPT, MSHA
Chapter President
APTA Mississippi

11/25/2025

The nomination window for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Honors & Awards Program is now open and offers a great opportunity for chapters to celebrate the outstanding achievements of their members. 🏆

With over 30 distinct awards recognizing excellence in education, practice, service, publications, research, and advocacy—such as the State Legislative Leadership Award—this is the time to highlight and uplift your chapter’s leaders. Nominations must be submitted by December 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT through the APTA Achieve portal.

To apply or nominate a peer, please visit: https://bit.ly/3JVuXFN

11/17/2025

The U.S. government shutdown has ended, and Medicare telehealth flexibilities are extended through Jan. 30, 2026. 🏥💻
Rural providers also benefit from the GPCI floor extension, ensuring fair payment for services delivered during the shutdown.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LNiFj5

11/14/2025

Telehealth Reimbursement Extended Through January 2026
We’re pleased to share that with the passage of H.R. 5371, key Medicare telehealth flexibilities have been extended through January 30, 2026. This extension restores rules that were set to expire, providing stability for providers and patients. 💻✨

What’s included:
• Geographic restrictions removed and continued allowance for home visits
• Allied health professionals (PTs, OTs, SLPs, audiologists) remain eligible to provide telehealth
• FQHCs and rural health clinics can continue as distant site providers
• Audio-only services for non-behavioral health care continue
• Retroactive coverage through January 30th

This is especially important for Mississippi, where telehealth supports rural communities, protects patient access, stabilizes provider revenue, and ensures continuity of care. 🌟

Read more: https://bit.ly/4o0myP8