Section on Health Policy and Admin of the American Physical Therapy Assoc

“Hpa contracts with an association management company to manage the day-to-day business of the association. Hpa does not own/rent/lease office space or equipment. The office is provided through the association management agreement.”

“Organization offers different categories of membership consistent with the structure of the american physical therapy association. Annual dues are paid thru the national apta. Membership categories are physical therapist (pt), pt assistant (pta), student of physical therapy, foreign-educated pt and pta membership, international partners, retired or life membership, and faculty partners membership. As a professional association, members must meet minimum education requirements.”

“Each members casts one vote to elect the governing body with the exception of student members who are non-voting and pta members who receive 1/2 vote.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer. If they determines there are questions or concerns related to the 990, they will initiate a review by the organization's finance committee and/or executive committee (officers).”

“Directors are asked each year to review the conflict of interest policy and identify any potential conflicts of interest.”

“Executive committee performs annual review and negotiation for association management services contract.”

“The form 1023 is available upon request from the national organization (apta). The 990 is available upon request.”

“Some of the organization's governing documents are available to the public on the webiste. The remainder are available upon request. Conflict of interest policy is available upon request. Some financial statements are available to members via the website and through the annual publication; others are available upon request.”