As my six-week internship with APTA’s Government Affairs team comes to a close, one thing has become clear: advocacy in healthcare demands persistence, collaboration and adaptability. Whether through federal policy shaping the Medicare fee schedule or state laws redefining PT scope, every victory reflects teamwork and tireless coordination between APTA staff, members and policymakers. With […]
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By historical standards, the U.S. unemployment rate was at a relatively low 4.3% in August. Dissecting the overall unemployment rate into the unemployment rate for various worker groups, however, provides greater insight and a different perspective on the labor market. This blog will take a look at some of the labor market challenges for various […]
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At the halfway point of my internship with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Government Affairs team, one thing is clear: advocacy in healthcare requires persistence and adaptability. The modern U.S. healthcare system faces considerable challenges, compounded by an ever-changing political landscape. The APTA team meets these head-on, adjusting strategies daily to keep physical therapy […]
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As I was heading out of the house one morning, my young children were chatting at the breakfast table, their conversation drifting toward the story of The Wizard of Oz. My husband, knowing my childhood love for the tale, turned to me and asked, “What was it that all the main characters were searching for […]
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Sentry® announced the naming of the Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women’s Leadership on Oct. 1, honoring Sentry’s first woman executive vice president. The announcement was held at Sentry’s Stevens Point headquarters. Based in the Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point and originally established in 2022, […]
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The University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point is launching a literacy education program that is the first of its kind in the state. The new online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Language and Literacy program was designed for educators, administrators and literacy leaders to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to improve literacy outcomes and […]
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Every new experience comes with a learning curve, and this week I’ve seen firsthand how much goes into advocacy at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) headquarters. From the outside, it’s easy to focus only on the big legislative pushes. But after my first few days as the 2025 Alexa Posny Scholar, I’ve realized advocacy […]
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Every journey has a starting point—mine just happened to be on a football field in Winona, Minn. My name is Matthew Rinehart, and I’m honored to serve as the 2025 Alexa Posny Scholar. I will spend the next six weeks as an intern with the Government Affairs team at American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) headquarters in […]
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2025 has been a turbulent year for tariffs and trade, with U.S. trade policy resulting in much international economic and trade uncertainty. Executive orders and trade deals have changed the tariff landscape on almost a weekly basis. Prior to 2025, global tariff rates were relatively low since early this century. That changed in 2025, when […]
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Organic Valley CEO Shawna Nelson puts the focus on farmers, opportunities and connection. Her journey with Organic Valley started when she applied to be a human resources intern in 2005. The initial summer internship turned into a semester-long experience and then a full-time position. It’s safe to say that Nelson knows the cooperative inside and […]
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