APTA 2026 Complete Practice Test: Master Communication, Stress, Healthcare Systems & Professional Roles in Physical Therapy

Telehealth advances are generally viewed as an opportunity that expands access to care and can improve efficiency, rather than a challenge. The common obstacles faced by the PT profession include declines in reimbursement, which affect payer mix and service viability; the documentation burden, which adds to admin workload and clinician burnout; and staffing shortages, which limit patient access and increase workloads. While implementing telehealth does require addressing issues like licensure, privacy, and technology access, the item describing telehealth advances is not typically framed as a challenge, making it the correct choice for what is NOT listed as one.