As outlined in previous postings, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) aim to improve quality of care, lower costs and provide better outcomes. In a second podcast with PT Talker, Jason Richardson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, VP of Clinical Operations for Results Physiotherapy Centers shares ways he is working to make physical therapy the first line of defense [...]
Where Does Physical Therapy fit in the Accountable Care Organization Model? [ 15:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAre you wondering how future legislative issues and health care reform will impact physical therapy? To address some of your concerns, we recently had the opportunity to interview the President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Dr. Scott Ward. He addresses some of the health care reform and legislative initiatives the APTA plans to [...]
Private Practice owner Joe Avolio, PT weighs in on the Healthcare Reform debate with analysis and data to suggest prevention should play a larger role. Specifically, he sites Blue Zone areas where citizens typically live past the age of 100. Understanding and focusing on the common traits found in the Blue Zones should help Physical [...]
Why PT Should Focus More on Wellness to Survive During Healthcare Reform [ 14:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download