Electronic medical record (EMR) systems provide physical therapists with the ability to access a patient’s complete medical record. But these, systems can offer much more than easy access to patient’s treatments, procedures and prescriptions. EMR systems can help streamline billing, marketing efforts and more. Today’s expert, Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT and author of “Physical Therapy [...]
EMR System Meets Business Needs of Physical Therapists [ 18:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadOne of the challenges physical therapists often face is getting patients to comply with their treatment plans. To help ensure patients are doing exercises correctly and to improve home exercise compliance, Mike Roberts MPT, CSCS and owner of Central Mass Physical Therapy and Wellness is using a HIPAA-Compliant app by Postwire Health. The app makes [...]
Most runners experience some type of injury in their lifetime. This week’s expert, Bruce R. Wilk PT, OCS specializes in running injuries and has developed a new treatment program that shows runners how to fix their own injuries and become a stronger and healthier runner. Author of The Running Injury Recovery Program, Wilk shares details [...]
Currently, Indiana patients wanting to seek physical therapy are required to obtain a prescription or referral from a physician. Beginning July 1, 2013 individuals in Indiana can seek direct access to a physical therapist without a referral. One of the individuals involved with making this change a reality, President of the Indiana chapter of the [...]
