PT Is Political — And That’s Not OptionalRecorded live at APTA CSM, this conversation tackles one uncomfortable truth: physical therapy operates inside a political healthcare system.

If you ignore policy, reimbursement, or structural access issues, you're still affected by them.

In This Episode:* Why research feels intimidating (and why it shouldn’t) * How curiosity fuels better patient care * The policy gaps affecting farmworker communities * Why students must engage in health systems early * What success looks like in five years for the next generation of PTs

Why This Matters for Clinic Owners* Policy decisions shape reimbursement * Access gaps affect your patient population * Advocacy protects long-term sustainability * Students entering the profession expect leadership in this space

Sponsors* SaRA Health * EMPOWER EMR * U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)