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An EMR System Designed for the Way Physical Therapists Work

April 11, 2012 – 5:43 pm

Although physical therapists are not yet required to use electronic medical records, physicians and other health care systems participating in the Medicare Meaningful Use Program are expected to use electronic health records by 2015. Those health care providers will then expect physical therapists to use compatible systems. To help address the electronic medical record needs [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Heidi Jannenga, New or Interesting Products, Professional Experts | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, electronic medical records, EMR, Healthcare reform, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement, WebPT | Comments (0)

A New Revenue Stream for Physical Therapists

February 29, 2012 – 7:00 pm

Looking for a new cash-pay service to offer at your clinic? Then you’ll want to tune into this week’s podcast recorded live at the APTA Combined Section Meetings held in Chicago. Today’s expert is Shari Macdonald, PT and Clinic Director of the Running Injury Clinic at the University of Calgary. Recognized as experts in gait [...]

3D Gait Analysis Running Injury Clinic [ 8:08 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

By Jeff Worrell | Posted in New or Interesting Products, Professional Experts, Shari Macdonald | Also tagged 3D gait analysis, American Physical Therapy Association, direct access, gait analysis, injury prevention, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, Running injuries | 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, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (0)

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 [...]

Physical Therapy Outlook 2012 [ 24:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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, Medicare, Physical Therapist, physical therapy, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (1)