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Working to Defend the Profession of Physical Therapy

April 17, 2013 – 7:47 pm

Some physical therapists not only meet the needs of their patients but also work for the greater good of the profession. One of those physical therapists is today’s guest. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, CCS, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and President of Independent Physical Therapists of California recently discussed legislative issues with PT Talker. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, independent physical therapy, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, Paul Gaspar, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy law, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

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, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, 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, ACO, APTA, 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)

Rehabilitation a part of HHS Finalized Provisions

February 21, 2013 – 10:24 pm

The APTA recently announced the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized provisions in the Affordable Care Act. The provision ensures that health plans offered both in individual and small groups must offer a core package of items and services. Rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices are a part of the essential health benefits [...]

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, News | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, APTA, evidence based physical therapy, Fran Fowler, Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, physical therapy research, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)