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Optimistic Outlook for Private Practice Physical Therapy

February 28, 2013 – 7:26 pm

One of the biggest trends in healthcare is the consolidation for care. Hospital and physician-owned physical therapy practices are on the rise. To discuss how the market is changing and how you can combat these changes is Tannus Quatre, PT, of Vantage Clinical Solutions. He consults and advises physical therapists who own their own physical [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Professional Experts, Tannus Quatre PT | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, APTA, direct access, evidence based physical therapy, Healthcare reform, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy research, private practice, private practice physical therapy, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

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, evidence based physical therapy, Fran Fowler, Healthcare reform, Jeff Worrell, 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 [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Joseph Zeni PT PhD, Professional Experts | Also tagged DPT, evidence based physical therapy, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, knee surgery, Medicare, pain relief, 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, evidence based physical therapy, Jeff Worrell, patient education, patient referals, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy education, Physical Therapy marketing, physical therapy research, private practice, rehabilitation | Comments (0)