Hello everyone! My name is Dr. Tony Grillo and it is my great pleasure to say hello and introduce myself as the new President of APTA Virginia. I want to thank Dr. Josh Bailey for his many years of leadership to this organization and his mentorship over the last year. Josh, Marie Stravlo (our Executive Director), and many of our other board members have worked tirelessly over the last several years to expand and improve APTA Virginia and I am proud to be a part of what it has become.
 
Despite being restricted to a virtual format this year due to COVID, we had a fantastic Fall Summit. Our PAC event and panel discussion with guest presenter Craig Johnson was a huge success in raising money for our legislative efforts, and Julie Ries, PT, PhD gave an outstanding course on Saturday which was extremely well attended and received excellent feedback. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in person again at future events as soon as we are safely able to do so.
 
We are now turning our attention to the turn of the year and our legislative efforts – which include expanding Direct Access to Physical Therapy as well as Fair Co-pay legislation, which is aimed at reducing the cost of patient’s co-pays for our services. There will be more information to come very soon on some very quick and simple ways everyone can help our efforts this year. This legislation directly impacts every specialty of Physical Therapy, increases our autonomy in the world of healthcare, and allows us to make a difference in the lives of more patients. I strongly encourage everyone to participate. 
 
Thank you again for allowing me to represent you in my new role. I am looking forward to the next 2 years of service to APTA Virginia!
 
All the best,
 
Tony
Tony Grillo, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT 

Celebrate with the Virginia Pediatric PTs. The Virginia PSIG is 25 years old!

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Many thanks to our session and corporate sponsors at the 2020 Fall Summit!

Read the October FAL briefing memo for the latest on the proposed 2021 Medicare fee schedule, Medicare Loan Repayments and more.

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 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.

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.

There are two updates that have come from the Board of Physical Therapy that you should be aware of.

News roundup: Hospitals at capacity, delirium in older adults as a COVID symptom, long-term lung infection, and more.