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APTA President Releases Statement on Health Care Law

June 28, 2012 – 5:26 pm

Earlier today, the Supreme Court announced their decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The court upheld the law, and ruled the Affordable Care Act constitutional. The ruling will have an impact on all areas of health care, including physical therapy. Paul Rockar, Jr, PT, DPT, MS, president of the American Physical Therapy Association, issued a statement in [...]

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News | Also tagged Advantage Medical, affordable care act, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, health care reform, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Are Physical Therapists Doing Enough?

May 9, 2012 – 5:12 pm

As physical therapists, we’re used to treating knee, back or shoulder injuries. But when it comes to health interventions or preventive care, there is room for improvement according to a recent study. Today’s expert, Diane Jette PT, DSc, M.S. is the professor of rehabilitation and movement science and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and [...]

Physical Therapy Quality Indicators [ 15:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Dianne Jette, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Healthcare reform, injury prevention, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Physical Therapy Predictions for 2012

February 1, 2012 – 5:51 pm

Wonder what trends may impact your clinic in 2012? Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., once again shares her health care predictions with PT Talker. In today’s podcast discover some industry changes you should be aware of for continued success in 2012 and beyond. Fowler continues to see cost [...]

Physical Therapy Outlook 2012 [ 24:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged ACO, Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, Fran Fowler, Jeff Worrell, Medicare, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (1)

Where Physical Therapy Fits in Accountable Care Organizations

January 16, 2011 – 8:23 pm

As outlined in previous postings, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) aim to improve quality of care, lower costs and provide better outcomes. In a second podcast with PT Talker, Jason Richardson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, VP of Clinical Operations for Results Physiotherapy Centers shares ways he is working to make physical therapy the first line of defense [...]

Where Does Physical Therapy fit in the Accountable Care Organization Model? [ 15:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Jason Richardson, DPT, OCS, COMT, Professional Experts | Also tagged ACO, Healthcare reform, Jason Richardson, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy, Results Physiotherapy Centers | Comments (4)