Dr. Marcia Thompson continues the discussion about Physician Quality Reporting Initiatives (PQRI) and how physical therapists can increase their reimbursement from Medicare by 2% if a screen for risk factors is performed. In this episode, Dr. Thompson explains exactly what a Therapist must do to participate in the PQRI program as it relates to fall risk factors. Once [...]
By Jeff Worrell
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Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts
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Tagged APTA.org, Fall Assessment Screening, Fall Risk Assessment, Fall Risk Evaluation, Jeff Worrell, Marcia Thompson, Medicare, pay for performance, Physical Thearpy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI
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Earlier in the year on PT Talker, Fran Fowler caught the attention of our listeners when she mentioned new guidelines from Medicare regarding fall risk factors and balance assessments. Specifically, when fall risk factors are identified by the physician, the Dr. must show he or she is doing something to mitigate the problem and work towards a solution. To follow [...]
By Jeff Worrell
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Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, News, Professional Experts
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Tagged Fall Risk Factor, Falling in the elderly, Jeff Worrell, Marcia Thompson, Medicare, physical therapy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI
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Yes…I am serious. It IS a page turner! When you pick it up for the first time, you will be impressed with the new look and the amount of information packed between the covers. Michelle H. Cameron MD, PT, OCS joins Jeff Worrell to discuss her 3rd edition of Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice. [...]
By Jeff Worrell
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Posted in DR. MICHELLE H. CAMERON, MD, PT, News, Professional Experts
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Tagged balance research, Jeff Worrell, Michelle H. Cameron, Oregon Health & Science University, physical agents in Rehabilitation, Physical Therapist, physical therapy textbook, Ultrasound
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Certified Lymphedema Therapists are becoming more common as modern rehabilitation facilties address the needs of the patient that suffers with this condition. Guenter Klose of Klose Training and Consulting joins our broadcast to discuss current Lymphedema techniques and practices. His philosophy includes 5 components: 1. Redirect fluid from affected body area into a body part that [...]