The Virginian
 
 
Advocacy
Federal Advocacy Update
  
Read the October FAL briefing memo for the latest on the proposed 2021 Medicare fee schedule, Medicare Loan Repayments and more.
Virtual Fundraiser to Support the APTA Virginia PAC
  
Participate in a virtual run, bike, and walk fundraiser to support the APTA Virginia Political Action Committee's commitment to legislative advocacy for the physical therapy profession. The race ends December 1, so sign up today!
APTA's Regulatory Action Center
APTA encourages members and nonmembers to provide feedback on federal regulations: your perspectives are critical to policy development.
 
Use templated letters to take action on payment and regulatory issues impacting your practice, and learn about other ways you can engage.
 
Student News
Students Step Up to A Challenge Like No Other
By Carolyn Schmitz, SPT, Theresa Grimes, SPT
This is a time truly unlike any other. The COVID-19 crisis has created extreme challenges for all of us in the physical therapy community, both personally and professionally.
 
 
 
 
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District News
Tidewater District Update
Virtual Business Meeting on September 23rd - We hosted our first Virtual Business Meeting and Lecture with our friends from Direct Performance. Dr. Jake McCrowell DPT, CMTPT, SFMA and Dr. Stephen McKenzie DPT, Cer. MDT gave us an overview of Running Gait Analysis with accessible apps and technology!
 
Global PT Day of Service - Our members engaged in what inspired them most on DoSomething.org.
 
New Leadership - We are very happy to welcome Laura Standard back as our Director for her second term! We also extend a warm welcome to our new treasurer, David Furrow, who is new to Tidewater District but not new to the APTA Virginia -- we are very lucky to have him join our team! A BIG congratulations are in order for Tony Grillo as new President Elect for APTA VA and Emily Hawkins, State Treasurer from right here in the Tidewater District!
 
Thank you to all Tidewater Members that participated in Fall Summit - Special shout out to our Tidewater Members with Poster Presentations that are available for your viewing pleasure until 11/30!
 
Industry News
Updates from the Board of Physical Therapy
There are two updates that have come from the Board of Physical Therapy that you should be aware of.
APTA Coronavirus Update
News roundup: Hospitals at capacity, delirium in older adults as a COVID symptom, long-term lung infection, and more.