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The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.

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MPTA Student Conclave March 28th
A very successful MPTA Student Conclave was held in Lansing this past Friday. Stay tuned for a recap of the event in the next Shorelines.

MPTA Spring Membership Meeting March 29th

There were over 240 members in attendance at this event.One highlight was the live conference call for the Membership Meeting portion of the event that members from all over the state participated in from 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm. The powerpoints from the Membership Meeting and Spring Educational Sessions are available to members by contacting the MPTA office.

MPTA Legislative News for members
As a service to our members, MPTA is working to update members on legislative news and information. Please click on the link below to proceed to the member only section to see the latest information or submit a question or comment on legislative issues.
Note to MPTA Members the MPTA Legislative Presentation from March 29th and an updated FAQ document on PTA licensure have been posted to the member only section. Select the link below to reach this new information.
General legislative information available on the MPTA Legislation webpage. Don't Let Physical Therapy Be Capped and
Cut - Contact Congress Now!
To all physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and the patients we treat must tell our Members of Congress to act now on the Medicare therapy cap and proposed fee schedule cuts!.

If Congress does not take action, beneficiaries will lose the exceptions process that protects them from the Medicare therapy cap and PTs will face a nearly 10% cut in payments starting January 1, 2008. Read more about what you can do!
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