Tag Archives: CMS

An Inside Look at Home Health Care & Physical Therapy

The current healthcare climate has created an uncertainty for many physical therapists and other health care professionals.  Dr. Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, MA, GCS, CEEAA  recently shared his thoughts on physical therapy, home health care and potential impact of proposed legislation on your clinic. Dr. Miller is a physical therapist and educator with more [...]

Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Healthcare….Part 2

Part 2 of our discussion with Healthcare Consultant Fran Fowler centered around how Physical Therapists can capitalize on the new Pay For Performance standards that will go into effect.  Doctors are required to send patients for a gait and balance evaluation to an outpatient facility if the patient answers in the affirmative to specific questions.  Physical Therapists [...]

Healthcare Expert Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Physical Therapy

With over 25 years of experience consulting in the Healthcare Industry, Fran Fowler is well versed about the trends affecting physical therapy.  In this 2 part series, Ms. Fowler looks into her crystal ball and shares her predictions for 2009.  All areas of Physical Therapy from private practice, skilled care centers to home health agencies have significant opportunties [...]