The APTA Nebraska podcast discusses recent graduates, state advocacy, and prosthetics initiatives while providing important timeline updates for members and highlighting opportunities for engagement.
• Congratulations to 2025 PT and PTA graduates, with reminders about patience during the four-week licensure process
• Announcement of an All-District meeting featuring House of Delegates information and legislative session updates
• Interview with Vince Lau about "So Every Body Can Move" initiative seeking insurance coverage for activity-specific prosthetic devices
• Details on LB410 (Insurance Fairness Act) with fiscal impact of only 1-12¢ per member monthly but potential savings of $68 million
• Upcoming events including Running Blade Clinic (June 21st) and Blade 5K (July 12th) at College of St. Mary
• Updates on Medicare rules for 2026 with limited clarity on Medicare Advantage plans
• Early bird deadlines for specialist certifications: July 1st for cardiovascular, pulmonary, electrophysiology, oncology, women's health, wound management; July 31st for geriatric, neurologic, orthopedic, pediatric, sports
• APTA member deals including 25% off car rentals and 65% off UPS shipping
Nebraska APTA House of Delegates Town Hall Meeting Link:
Passcode: 8J%&mc95
Vince Lau and Limb Lab Information:
