State Government Affairs in Illinois
The Illinois Physical Therapy Association is the only organization in Illinois that advocates for the interests of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and their patients/clients. We are working throughout the year to protect your interests and help shape legislation and regulations that affect PTs and PTAs every day, in ar
eas such as:
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Patient advocacy
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Licensure
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Direct Access
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Referral for Profit
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Licensure encroachment
Elected leaders, staff and IPTA lobbyists represent the interests of the PT community in Illinois year round. However, member involvement in state government affairs is critical in attaining our state legislative goals.
Federal Government Affairs
The American Physical Therapy Association provides lobbying and advocacy services for our members at the Federal Government Level. This includes contact with the Legislative Branch (Congress and the House of Representatives) and the Executive Branch as necessary. In addition the APTA Federal Affairs staff
APTA is the ONLY physical therapy association with public policy professionals working with the government for the benefit of all physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
The APTA is the voice of the profession in Washington DC. The APTA's elected leadership and Federal Government affairs staff routinely interacts with national policy makers and regulators on behalf of the profession.
Federal legislation can affect PTs and PTAs in ways that significantly impact your ability to practice, including critical issues on
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Employment
The Illinois Physical Therapy Association plays a vital role in State and Federal Government Affairs by serving as a conduit of information to our members and providing manpower for grassroots political issues. For more information on how you can be an integral part of our legislative success, email the Chapter office at
ipta@ipta.org.
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