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Happy National Physical Therapy Month! As our profession’s recognition month comes to a close, I want to thank you for your continued membership and celebrate the impact physical therapy has on the health of your communities. Because our Chapter is growing, APTA has assigned one additional seat to Iowa’s delegation. Seven, instead of 6, colleagues will represent us at the House of Delegates in July 2026. Call for nominations for Chief Delegate and 3 delegates will arrive to your inbox soon. Our association and its work are primarily volunteer-based. I’m grateful for those who serve on the Board of Directors and committees . Their dedication to and passion for physical therapy is palpable. Please join me in thanking them for their time and efforts. As President, I attend the payor meetings with our Payment and Policy Committee (Randy Bolt, Steve Cassabaum, Blake Hardy, and Jason Putz). This team has developed positive working relationships with payor representatives and advocates for all physical therapy providers/services including sharing pain points from practice. Your input about insurance companies on the legislative priorities survey was also shared. October Board Meeting Highlights: Discussed plan for continued review and revision of Chapter Bylaws First step: member survey to gather input on proposed changes Survey will be released during the Chapter Business meeting on Nov. 10 Established an Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) This group is for students in their final program semester up to 5 years after graduation. Planning is underway! Watch for information in early 2026. Launched the refreshed website There was robust discussion at the Legislative Preparedness event . Several members signed up for the legislative committee and quick response team. This grassroots campaign is essential as we become more organized in our advocacy efforts at the state level. Monthly continuing education offerings are sponsored by the districts. Attendance is open to all members of our association at no cost. Non-members may register for a fee. District business meetings occur on the same evening. If your district is the host, I encourage you to participate in the business portion. Upcoming Events: Mental and Behavioral Health and Physical Therapy November 6 7:00 PM Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_43MSMZOTZyS4SCIT8UQUw#/registration Chapter Business Meeting November 10 12:10-12:50 PM Virtual meeting Delegate Election Electronic voting Thanks for your partnership, Sue Bravard PT, MS

APTA released a list of state chapter legislative wins in 2025. This article includes a summary of those wins and a link to the APTA article.