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Working to Defend the Profession of Physical Therapy

April 17, 2013 – 7:47 pm

Some physical therapists not only meet the needs of their patients but also work for the greater good of the profession. One of those physical therapists is today’s guest. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, CCS, Owner of Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy and President of Independent Physical Therapists of California recently discussed legislative issues with PT Talker. [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr. Paul Gaspar, PT, DPT, Professional Experts | Also tagged Advantage Medical, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, independent physical therapy, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, Paul Gaspar, Physical Therapist, physical therapy law, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation | Comments (0)

Reforming the Payment System for Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

April 11, 2013 – 4:58 pm

The APTA has been working on a plan to reform payment for outpatient physical therapy services to enhance quality of care, recognize and promote clinical judgment and communicate the value of physical therapy services. To achieve these goals, the APTA has developed a proposed payment model for outpatient services. The alternative payment system (APS) is [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Carmen Elliott, News | Also tagged ACO, alternative payment systems, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, pay for performance, payment reform, Physical Therapist, physical therapy alternative payment system, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (3)

Advocating for Physical Therapy

March 27, 2013 – 10:09 pm

Uncertainty remains a part of today’s health care climate. Today’s guest is doing his part to make sure physical therapy remains top of mind for members of his community and nationwide. Dr. Michael Nula is a Physical Therapist and Owner of Elite Physical Therapy in Rhode Island. Elite Physical Therapy was voted “Best Physical Therapy [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in Dr Michael Nula, Professional Experts | Also tagged accountable care organizations, ACO, American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, direct access, insurance billing, Jeff Worrell, patient outcomes, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement | Comments (2)

New HEP Compliance Tool for Physical Therapy Patients

March 14, 2013 – 5:33 pm

Patients sometimes need a friendly reminder to do their prescribed home exercises and a gentle nudge to change their behavior. Today’s expert offers a solution to help patients make exercise a part of their daily routine. James Lomuscio is the co-founder of DropKicker, a HEP compliance tool for physical therapy patients The DropKicker system allows [...]

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By Jeff Worrell | Posted in James Lomuscio, New or Interesting Products | Also tagged American Physical Therapy Association, DPT, evidence based physical therapy, home exercise compliance, home exercise programs, injury prevention, pay for performance, Physical Therapist, physical therapy applications, physical therapy research, private practice, PT, rehabilitation, reimbursement, third party reimbursement | Comments (1)