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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, direct access, Fran Fowler, Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, physical therapy research, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

Increase in Total Knee Replacements Creates Greater Demand for Physical Therapy

February 13, 2013 – 5:47 pm

According to a study recently published by The Journal of the American Medical Association, the number of total knee replacement surgeries have increased by 165% over the last 20 years and could reach nearly 3.5 million total knee replacement procedures a year by 2030. To discuss the impact of knee replacement surgeries on physical therapy, Joseph [...]

Joseph Zeni PT, PhD Total Knee Replacement [ 12:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Joseph Zeni PT PhD, Professional Experts | Also tagged DPT, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, knee surgery, Medicare, pain relief, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, post-op physical therapy, private practice, rehabilitation, total knee replacement | Comments (1)

Physical Therapy “It’s Your Choice” Campaign

February 3, 2013 – 12:29 pm

One of the challenges physical therapists face is often times patients don’t realize that they have the right to choose the physical therapists they see. To combat this, the Sports and Physical Therapy Center in Eureka, Missouri, launched an educational campaign: “It’s Your Choice.” Joining us today is the expert behind the campaign, Sean Quinn, [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts, Sean Quinn PT | Also tagged direct access, Jeff Worrell, patient education, patient outcomes, patient referals, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy education, Physical Therapy marketing, physical therapy research, private practice, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Build Your Physical Therapy Network with Social Media

January 2, 2013 – 4:58 pm

Social media offers the perfect platform for physical therapists to stay informed, engage with peers, discover the latest physical therapy news and share the benefits of physical therapy. This week’s expert does exactly that. You may know her as @SnippetPhysTher on Twitter. In this informative podcast, Selena Horner, PT, MS, GCS, ATC shares how social [...]

Selena Horner on Social Media and Physical Therapy [ 17:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in News, Professional Experts, Selena Horner PT MS GCS ATC | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, blogging, direct access, Evidence in Motion, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy blog, physical therapy research, physical therapy social media, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, selena horner pt, twitter | Comments (1)