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Physical Therapy Predictions for 2012

February 1, 2012 – 5:51 pm

Wonder what trends may impact your clinic in 2012? Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., once again shares her health care predictions with PT Talker. In today’s podcast discover some industry changes you should be aware of for continued success in 2012 and beyond. Fowler continues to see cost [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, Fran Fowler, Jeff Worrell, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (1)

Health Care Expert Fran Fowler Shares Predictions for Physical Therapy in 2011

November 18, 2010 – 8:23 am

The health care reform legislation passed earlier this year has many wondering how it will impact the future of physical therapy. To help take some of the ambiguity out of health care reform and what trends you can expect in 2011, Fran Fowler, health care expert and President of Fowler Healthcare Affiliates, Inc., shares her [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, Professional Experts, Uncategorized | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Fran Fowler, Jeff Worrell | Comments (1)

Why Physical Therapists Are Falling Over Balance….Part 2

April 30, 2009 – 1:03 pm

Dr. Marcia Thompson continues the discussion about Physician Quality Reporting Initiatives (PQRI) and how physical therapists can increase their reimbursement from Medicare by 2% if a screen for risk factors is performed. In this episode, Dr. Thompson explains exactly what a Therapist must do to participate in the PQRI program as it relates to fall risk factors. Once [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, New or Interesting Techniques, Professional Experts | Also tagged APTA.org, Fall Assessment Screening, Fall Risk Assessment, Fall Risk Evaluation, Jeff Worrell, Marcia Thompson, pay for performance, Physical Thearpy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI | Comments (0)

Why PT’s Are Falling Over Balance; Part 1

April 23, 2009 – 5:28 pm

Earlier in the year on PT Talker, Fran Fowler caught the attention of our listeners when she mentioned new guidelines from Medicare regarding fall risk factors and balance assessments. Specifically, when fall risk factors are identified by the physician, the Dr. must show he or she is doing something to mitigate the problem and work towards a solution. To follow [...]

Why Pt's Are Falling Over Balance [ 14:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in DR. MARCIA THOMPSON, DPT, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged Fall Risk Factor, Falling in the elderly, Jeff Worrell, Marcia Thompson, physical therapy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI | Comments (0)