Moving physical therapy forward for our patients and our profession.
Who we are
The Michigan Physical Therapy Political Action Committee (MPT PAC) is a Political Action Committee whose purpose is to educate legislators in support of the profession of physical therapy and all that physical therapy care can provide to help improve the lives of the citizens of Michigan, our patients.
Maintaining a financially strong political action committee is the best way to ensure that our profession stays healthy and strong. And that our patients receive the highest quality physical therapy care. If you have any questions about the MPT-PAC, please contact the APTA Michigan office at 517-234-5040. Please go to the MPT-PAC Donation page on the APTA Michigan website to make your contribution.
What we do
The goals of the MPT-PAC are:
- 1. To promote our physical therapy profession
- 2. To educate legislators about our profession. To inform legislators how physical therapy positively impacts the lives of their constituents / our patients as we help them return to their best selves after an injury or illness.
- 3. To coordinate and facilitate district and statewide PAC fundraising activities to support our goals.
- 4. To donate to the campaigns of elected leaders who are “Friends of Physical Therapy” and will help APTA MI achieve our legislative goals.
Why Donate to the MPT-PAC?
By financially supporting the MPT-PAC you will ensure that a single voice dedicated to protecting and advancing the profession of physical therapy will be heard where it is needed most: the state capital. The MPT-PAC educates legislators and elected leaders to ensure they know ALL that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants offer our patients, their constituents. We are movement expects who help people avoid surgery and unnecessary prescription drugs for pain management, help people maximize their mobility, manage pain and chronic conditions, and improve physical function and fitness.
FAQs About MPT-PAC
Can I make an anonymous contribution to the MPT-PAC?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:13:01-05:00No. We are required to report all donations to the State Board of Elections and this information is publicly available including: donor name, address, phone, and email; donor employer and address; and gift amount.
Are contributions tax deductible?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:14:31-05:00Contributions made to political campaigns and political action committees are not tax deductible and are reported to the Board of Elections. A copy of the MPT-PAC report is filed with the State Board of Elections in Lansing, Michigan.
Affordability?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:14:47-05:00Every contribution is important. Even small contributions of $5 to $10 can make a difference.
How to donate?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:14:55-05:00Donate to MPT-PAC Here or send a check payable to MPT-PAC, 124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1900, Lansing, MI 48933.
Is the MPT-PAC funded by the APTA Michigan?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:15:01-05:00The MPT-PAC is not supported by APTA Michigan membership dues. APTA Michigan legislative successes are funded entirely from donations to the MPT-PAC.
How does the MPT-PAC decide whom to contribute to?
CaduceusWebs2022-12-23T06:29:05-05:00The committee assesses the previous track record of the incumbents such as accessibility to MPT-PAC and APTA Michigan leadership and our advocates, whether they carried legislation on behalf of physical therapy, or if they spoke in support of physical therapy bills. If the incumbent had any committee assignments and leadership positions is also taken into account.
Does the MPT-PAC only give to candidates of one political party?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:15:17-05:00No, the MPT-PAC is bi-partisan. Our giving is not based on party labels. We focus strictly on physical therapy and therefore contribute to candidates that support the protection and growth of the profession of physical therapy.
Where do donations go?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:15:23-05:00Donations are used to make contributions to candidates running for political offices.
What is the MPT-PAC?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:15:29-05:00The MPT-PAC is a Political Action Committee whose purpose is to educate legislators and candidates in support of the profession of physical therapy. Maintaining a financially strong political action committee is the best way to ensure that your profession stays healthy and strong. If you have any questions about the MPT-PAC, please contact the APTA Michigan office at (517)234-5040. Please go to the MPT-PAC Donation page on the APTA Michigan website to make your contribution.
Who can donate to the MPT-PAC?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:15:35-05:00Any individual can contribute to the MPT-PAC, but no corporate donations can be accepted. The MPT-PAC is not supported by APTA Michigan membership dues. APTA Michigan legislative successes are funded entirely from donations to the MPT-PAC. Advances in physical therapy practice in Michigan are contingent upon your generous gifts. You can donate online or send a check payable to MPT PAC, 124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1900, Lansing, MI 48933.
Why Donate to the MPT-PAC?
CaduceusWebs2022-11-29T05:16:12-05:00By financially supporting the MPT-PAC you will ensure that a single voice dedicated to protecting and advancing the profession of physical therapy will be heard where it is needed most: the state capital. The MPT-PAC educates legislators so that they can come to realize that the services and functions physical therapy professionals provide to the community are extremely beneficial.
The MPT-PAC, is a Political Action Committee that purpose is to support and protect the profession of Physical Therapy. If you have any questions about the MPT-PAC please contact the office at APTA Michigan office at 1-800-999-2782 x3251. If you would like to donate, visit the MPT-PAC Donation page.
What are some important legislative issues the MPT-PAC addresses?
CaduceusWebs2022-12-13T09:17:51-05:00Direct consumer access: Patients need full consumer access to physical therapy services to enable the profession to be able to provide the best patient care.
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact: The Compact is an agreement between member states to improve access to PT services for the public by increasing the mobility of eligible PT providers to work in multiple states. APTA MI is working to pass legislation to add the state of Michigan to the Compact.
Telehealth: Telehealth is now a well-defined and established method to deliver health services, including physical therapy care. APTA MI is working to pass legislation to keep providing telehealth services with appropriate reimbursement.
Payment: To Deliver high quality care, physical therapy services must be reimbursed at fair and equitable rates by health insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and all payers.
Insurance: Moving forward in developing firm relationships with insurers, self-insured companies, and payers of all kinds will ensure that the public is obtaining high quality, cost effective and accessbile physical therapy care.
Reimbursement: Developing and moving forward in the area of reimbursement will enable physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to deliver high quality care and also be reimbursed at fair and equitable rates with third party reimbursement. Insurance: Moving forward in developing firm relationships with insurers, self-insured companies, and payers of all kinds will ensure that the public is obtaining high quality, cost effective and accessible physical therapy care.
The MPT-PAC is trying to work toward the reduction or elimination of referral-for-profit arrangements.
What does the MPT-PAC do for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants?
CaduceusWebs2022-12-23T06:16:48-05:00Contributing to the MPT-PAC allows one to have an increased ability to contact one's local legislators, increased ability to be perceived as a local health care leader, increased opportunity to affect a legislator's image of one's facility and physical therapy services, and increased success in shaping health care policy in Michigan.
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Political News of Interest to MI Physical Therapists
Following Student Conclave on Friday March 24th, the Student SIG will be hosting a “Minute to Win It” social at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel.
Cost to attend is a donation of $15 for students and $40 for professionals.
This event will include a “Minute to Win It” team-style competition, cash bar, and light appetizers for dinner (included with admission). All proceeds will benefit the Michigan Physical Therapy Political Action Committee (MPT-PAC) to support physical therapy advocacy and legislative efforts.
Donations can be made ahead of time at www.mptpac.org and should be marked as follows: Donor Name: First Last — Spring Social (i.e. Jane Doe — Spring Social). Students, please enter your school in the employer fields. Donations will also be accepted the day of Student Conclave at the MPT-PAC table in the exhibit hall or at the doors to the event. All donations to the MPT-PAC including registration for the “Minute to Win It” social event will go towards College Wars and your school’s chance to take home the Golden Goniometer (DPT School) or Golden Gait Belt (PTA School).