2020 is here and with it comes new challenges The physical therapy landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. PT’s are pulling together to tackle some of the hottest issues occurring in physical therapy practices across the United States right now. And while items like self-care are still on the list, …
Read more7 Biggest Issues Facing Physical Therapists in 2020 (And Tips on Tackling Them)
Patient Satisfaction = Retention, Referrals, and Revenue Whether you own a start-up, mid-sized or large PT practice, it’s important to deliver the best possible experiences for your patients and improve patient satisfaction in the long run. Of course, there are many factors that go into achieving patient satisfaction – so …
Read more7 Surefire Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction at your PT Practice
Measuring productivity is a mix of science and art Understanding physical therapist productivity metrics can be tricky. Some practices utilize statistics like no show and cancellation rates, evaluations completed, and how much revenue each physical therapist is generating over time. But you won’t understand the real value of your physical …
Small changes, big impact Marketing for your physical therapy practice involves a critical balance between promoting your services while remaining professional and HIPAA compliant. Currently, there is an increasing demand for physical therapy services and new providers are still entering the market with different practice strategies every day. For this reason, …
Read more6 Small Changes to Complement Your Physical Therapy Practice Marketing Strategies
4/30/20 – CMS has made a big announcement on rehab services during COVID-19 For weeks now, everyone has been waiting to see if Medicare would open the door to PT, OT, and SLP telehealth. The good news is that as of this blog post (4/30), they finally have. For the …
Read moreMedicare allows telehealth for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and SLPs
Communicating through the reopening/reactivating process Across the United States, governors are easing restrictions for business closures. While including physical therapy practices were often declared essential, many experience severe patient loss or simply closed temporarily. And while APTA is encouraging clinics to take CDC guidance into careful consideration, communicating with your …
Don’t forget about HIPAA basics Many practices and physical therapists find themselves in a new world working a lot more or maybe entirely from home, providing patients telehealth and Medicare E-visits. It’s important to note that telehealth is very new for PTs, OTs, and SLPs but so is work from …
Read morePhysical Therapy Work From Home Telehealth – HIPAA Compliance Basics
Medicare Update On 3/30, Medicare issued new guidance to providers nationwide. Part of that guidance included some information about therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. While the communication was very convoluted, Medicare has still not approved PT, OT, and SLP for full telehealth services as of …
Read moreAs of 3/30/20, Medicare Has Still NOT Added PT, OT, or SLP as Telehealth Providers
Stimulus package is here The US government passed a 2.2 trillion dollar Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) act law. Now, it will begin to ripple through the American economy helping business owners and individuals alike. Many physical therapy practices may be eligible for benefits. These benefits include a …
