ATI Physical Therapy continues to be a voice for change in the physical therapy industry to support our clinicians and patients. This spring, CEO Sharon Vitti continued ATI’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. She and other leaders in the industry, including those from the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI), met on Capitol with Representative Buddy Carter, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. There, they discussed strategies to reduce fall rates among seniors and improve patient safety. However, the efforts do not stop on Capitol Hill. Our teams have also opened their doors to lawmakers for them to saw firsthand how PT can improve and impact lives.

Most recently, Our North Park Chicago location recently opened its doors to support the SAFE Act legislation. Chicago Outreach Director Jessica Sewell, from Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office, visited the Chicago clinic to learn more about fall prevention and screens. There, Sewall met with nine of ATI’s District leaders to understand how physical therapy can significantly protect our aging population. Sewall also watched as her intern was guided through a series of balance training exercises, directly witnessing how PT can benefit seniors and individuals of all ages.

ATI and its leaders remain committed to its advocacy efforts to stop Medicare cuts, reduce fall rates, and improve patient safety. “Every one of these acts brings us one step closer to protecting access to care and the future of physical therapy,” SVP of Clinical Excellence Charles Thigpen, PhD, PT, ATC said.  “We will continue to make lawmakers understand how important this movement is to our patients and profession.”