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 The Section on Health Policy & Administration (HPA) is a component of the American Physical Therapy Association, a national professional organization representing more than 72,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
Membership in HPA is restricted to individuals who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and meet APTA's eligibility requirements. Individuals may join the Section at the same time they join APTA or they may join the Section at a later date.
Section Membership Benefits
The benefits of membership in the Health Policy & Administration Section continue to grow and change as the needs of members change, but here are a few of the rewards Section members can look forward to:
- Website resources available 24/7
- Electronic networking group (listserv)
- Discounts on Section-sponsored continuing education, including seminars and audio conferences
- Quarterly print publication, HPA Resource/HPA Journal
- Knowledge Network - access to expertise in areas where you have questions or need support
- Advocacy with regulatory agencies and organizations for improvements in home health practice
APTA Membership Benefits - find out here about the benefits available to APTA members.
All applications for membership or membership renewal are handled through the American Physical Therapy Association's central office in Alexandria, Virginia.
HPA Policy Regarding Release of Member Contact Information
Join APTA - Click the link on the left to go directly to the new member application form on APTA's website.
Renew APTA Membership - Click the link at left to go directly to the membership renewal form on APTA's website (be sure to select "Membership Renewal")
Join the Section - If you are already an APTA member, use this link to add the Section on Health Policy & Administration to your APTA component memberships. Select "Add a Section" from the list of options under the "Current Members" header.
Join one of HPA's Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - Note that you MUST be a current HPA member in order to join one or both of the Special Interest Groups. Click a link below to sign up for a SIG.
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