For those readers struggling with HIPAA compliance, a HIPAA security risk assessment (SRA) tool was recently made available through HHS. The tool was developed as a collaborative effort between the …
Progress or Plateaus
So often we see such great progress as we begin our weight loss program, pushing onward to our goal at a jackrabbit pace, only to be met with a discouraging …
Why Simply Counting Calories Doesn’t Work for Lasting Weight Loss
So many of us think that by simply cutting our caloric intake that we’ll be able to reach and maintain lasting weight loss. Most of us think ‘how can we …
PTs and Practice Opportunities
As I look at the state of the profession it puzzles me that more PTs are not pursuing specialization in areas that are both professionally stimulating and financially rewarding. PTs …
The Truth about Body Weight and Knee Pain
We may occasionally think about how our body weight could affect our knee joint pain, however may not realize just how traumatic the effects of just adding 10 pounds to …
Appealing Medicare Denials – 5 Things You Must Know
Appealing Medicare denials is likely to be a reality for all outpatient therapy providers this year. Therapy over the $3700 cap is subject to 100% mandatory medical review by the Recovery …
Promoting Health and Wellness in Your Physical Therapy Clinic
Addressing the Sum of the Parts Our goal as physical therapists is to fulfill rehabilitation needs optimizing function, and promote wellness in our patients. In order to achieve this end …
Therapy PQRS Panic
It seems like therapy PQRS panic is setting in, and setting in fast. I am hearing from practices from Minnesota to California to Florida and parts in between. Most folks …
Medicare G Code Confusion
Hum along with me, Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, and the cast of Sesame Street in the Alphabet Song. Are you humming? A – B – C – D – …
Recruiting Across the Generations: Part 2 – Recruiting Plan
Using the Information In the previous section, I contrasted and compared the four generations. Part 2 takes this information and brings it into a practical level to assist your recruiting …