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Physical Therapy Helps Keep Employees Injury Free

March 7, 2012 – 6:31 pm

The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reports repetitive strain injuries are one of the nation’s most common occupational health problems and cost over $20 billion a year in workers compensation. Today’s expert, Mark Glover, Vice President of Therapy Services for the Midwest Region for Concentra shares what physical therapists are [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Mark Glover, Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, strength training, third party reimbursement, work injury, worker's compensation | Comments (0)

Creating a More Stable Environment for Physical Therapists

February 8, 2012 – 4:13 pm

Rising physical therapy co-payments have made physical therapy cost-prohibitive for some. Patients used to pay just $10 or $20 per physical therapy visit. Today, most patients are paying a co-payment of $40 to $60 per visit. Today’s expert is one of the physical therapists confronting this issue head-on. Patrick Privatera, MS, PT, ATC, is president [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Patrick S. Privatera, Professional Experts | Also tagged ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

Outstanding Patient Outcomes Begin with a Great Evaluation

January 9, 2012 – 4:23 pm

Physical therapists put a great deal of time and energy into learning new treatment techniques. But today’s expert believes the best physical therapy begins with a great evaluation. Author of Movement: Functional Movement Systems, Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, RKC, physical therapist at Mountain River Physical Therapy (MRPT) and founder of Functional Movement Systems shares the [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Gray Cook, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged direct access, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

Insurance Billing Expert Rick Gawenda With Tips Everyone Can Use. Part 2

November 20, 2008 – 1:44 pm

Insurance billing expert Rick Gawenda weighs in with part 2 of his series looking at the controversy surrounding billing for re-evaluations. Rick gives good advice and the straight scoop about what you can and cannot do. He also talks about billing the non-Medicare patient, a topic that everyone will find interesting. Join Jeff Worrell for [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts, RICK GAWENDA, PT | Also tagged Jeff Worrell, Medicare, physical therapy, Rick Gawenda, third party reimbursement | Comments (4)