Hello, APTA Iowa!

I hope you are finding time to enjoy watching the XXV Winter Olympic Games. They provide many opportunities for movement analysis and conversations about injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Congratulations to recently appointed APTA Iowa liaisons

• Kerri Hurning, Federal Affairs Liaison
• Jeramy Kuhn, Ethics Liaison

Highlights from APTA Component Leadership Meeting during Combined Sections Meeting:

• Discussed APTA Strategic Framework 2030
• Three pillars: advancing payment, empowering members, and evolving practice.
• Chapters and academies are aligning priorities with these 3 pillars and focusing on collective efforts to advance the profession.
• Listened to a presentation, Artificial Intelligence in Physiotherapy, by Ash James, Professional Advisor Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Refer to Use of Artificial and Augmented Technology in PT Task Force for more information about APTA’s work in this area.
• Viewed the PT For Future Me resources. This consumer awareness campaign highlights the value of physical therapy as a proactive investment at every stage of the lifespan. There is a member toolkit and resources for patients. Watch for the newly released commercial too.

Advocacy

• Join us for APTA Iowa Day on the Hill - Wednesday, Feb. 25
• Legislator breakfast with members 7:00-9:00 a.m.
• Student activities at 11:00 a.m.
• Send comments to the Department of Education to classify the doctor of physical therapy as a professional degree by March 2. Take action!
• Help us advocate for change with the Iowa Medicaid MCOs. If you have information specific to Iowa Total Care and/or Wellpoint, please complete this survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT8S6PN
• Join us Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Advocacy Reception in Des Moines.

Thank you for your partnership,

Sue Bravard, PT, MS