NATA and the American Physical Therapy Association have settled the federal court antitrust lawsuit NATA initiated in 2008.

NATA President Marje Albohm, MS, ATC, says the successful outcome is tremendously positive for the profession.

"The settlement will allow us to continue to advance the profession while ensuring patient safety," she said. "This success means that we can put the Fair Practice Lawsuit behind us, knowing we have made great strides through it."

Read the Joint Statement on Cooperation: nata.org/fairpractice/FairPracticeJointSMT.PDF.