Legislative Priorities
Members Lead the Way
APTAMD members move the association forward, inspiring positive change, helping us pursue our vision for the physical therapy profession, and strengthening the physical therapy community. .
APTA and APTAMD provides multiple opportunities to find your people, including participation within our chapters and sections, special interest groups, and councils. We invite our members to join a meeting and or committee/workgroup to stay connected, provide feedback, and guide our efforts.
Our Priorities
1. Administrative Burden
2. Appropriate Payment
3. Access to Care (Fair Copays | Network Adequacy)
4. Telehealth
5. Social Determinants of Health
Your Legislators Want To Hear From You
APTA Maryland wants to help share your story with legislators. Check out our new advocacy stories portal patients and or practice owners.
Legislative Committee and Lobbyist Information
The Chapter Legislative Committee works with the Lobbyist Firm, Barbara Brocato and Associates, and the APTAMD Board of Directors. This committee is a resource for members to get answers to specific questions regarding legislation in Maryland. Advocacy and Legislation at a National level is handled by APTA.
Keeping Members Informed
As a service to our members, APTAMD has developed a toolkit and advocacy course to assist you in being a part of our advocacy team. We also keep members up to date on legislative news and information through our members only government relations committee workspace. There you will find a list of bills we are monitoring, hearing schedules, links to resources and prewritten letters for you and your patients.
Members may submit a question or comment on legislative issues by emailing to advocacy@aptamd.org.
