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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.
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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, Medicare, Physical Thearpy, Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, PQRI | Comments (0)

Fran Fowler Explores the Future of Healthcare….Part 2

December 19, 2008 – 3:52 pm

Part 2 of our discussion with Healthcare Consultant Fran Fowler centered around how Physical Therapists can capitalize on the new Pay For Performance standards that will go into effect. Doctors are required to send patients for a gait and balance evaluation to an outpatient facility if the patient answers in the affirmative to specific questions. Physical Therapists [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in FRAN FOWLER, News, Professional Experts | Also tagged CMS, Fran Fowler, functional gain, insurance industry, Jeff Worrell, physical therapy | Comments (0)