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Why it’s an Exciting Time to be a Physical Therapist

May 5, 2014 – 7:41 pm

It’s a great time to be a physical therapist. Despite lower reimbursement rates faced by many physical therapists, today’s expert, Jerry Durham, PT, Principal of San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, shares why he he’s so excited about the future of physical therapy in the first of two podcasts. His clinic is currently in [...]

Exciting Opportunities Await in Physical Therapy [ 13:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Jerry Durham PT | Also tagged accountable care organizations, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Customer Service Physical Therapy, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, Healthcare reform, injury prevention, Jerry Durham, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, physical therapy social media, Physical Therapy Twitter, private practice, private practice physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (3)

Reforming the Payment System for Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

April 11, 2013 – 4:58 pm

The APTA has been working on a plan to reform payment for outpatient physical therapy services to enhance quality of care, recognize and promote clinical judgment and communicate the value of physical therapy services. To achieve these goals, the APTA has developed a proposed payment model for outpatient services. The alternative payment system (APS) is [...]

Physical Therapy Classification and Payment System [ 16:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Carmen Elliott, News | Also tagged alternative payment systems, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, pay for performance, payment reform, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy alternative payment system, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (3)

Advocating for Physical Therapy

March 27, 2013 – 10:09 pm

Uncertainty remains a part of today’s health care climate. Today’s guest is doing his part to make sure physical therapy remains top of mind for members of his community and nationwide. Dr. Michael Nula is a Physical Therapist and Owner of Elite Physical Therapy in Rhode Island. Elite Physical Therapy was voted “Best Physical Therapy [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr Michael Nula, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement | Comments (2)

Optimistic Outlook for Private Practice Physical Therapy

February 28, 2013 – 7:26 pm

One of the biggest trends in healthcare is the consolidation for care. Hospital and physician-owned physical therapy practices are on the rise. To discuss how the market is changing and how you can combat these changes is Tannus Quatre, PT, of Vantage Clinical Solutions. He consults and advises physical therapists who own their own physical [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts, Tannus Quatre PT | Also tagged accountable care organizations, APTA, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, Healthcare reform, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, private practice physical therapy, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)