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Closing the Loop: Six Weeks in Washington

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Matthew Rinehart

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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Midpoint Reflections: Advocacy in Action

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Matthew Rinehart with Klobuchar

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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Week 1 as the 2025 Posny Scholar

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Matthew Rinehart

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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Meet the 2025 Alexa Posny Scholar – Matthew Rinehart

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Matthew Rinehart

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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