National Rx Take Back Day

National Rx Take Back Day

It’s been proven physical therapy is a safer alternative to addictive opioid medication for pain management (watch Dean’s story and how he chose PT over taking medication). However, it’s also well documented the devastating effects of controlled prescription drugs when they’re misused or abused. Initiatives have been in place to address the epidemic, but it’s…

Home Health Therapy Scheduling Got You Down?

Home Health Therapy Scheduling Got You Down?

If you’re a contract therapy company serving the home health market, then you most likely know just how challenging it can be to schedule therapy for homebound patients. Unlike other care settings—such as an outpatient clinics or skilled nursing—home health is entirely “virtual” in that the patient is not located in the client’s facility, but…

Staying Healthy at Net Health’s Annual Wellness Party!

Staying Healthy at Net Health’s Annual Wellness Party!

The Net Health Pittsburgh office celebrated its Annual Wellness Party on April 4th. Ten health and wellness vendors, including our dedicated wellness coach, Highmark, VBA, and the American Health Care Group, were in attendance to discuss health and wellness, offer resources and free samples, and give screenings to employees.  For lunch, delicious and healthy food…

[PODCAST] Outcomes are the “Hero” Data in the World of MIPS and Quality-Payment Programs

[PODCAST] Outcomes are the “Hero” Data in the World of MIPS and Quality-Payment Programs

Quality-based payment models are on their way. The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is here and will gradually affect more clinicians as we move into 2020 and beyond. Hospital-based rehab therapists are also prepping for a pay-for-performance world. Do you know which tools will be your greatest ally? Answer: A strong outcomes management program. It’s…

How To Build Success Into Your PT Patient Workshop

How To Build Success Into Your PT Patient Workshop

A PT Workshop gives you the opportunity to demonstrate PT in action. You can share your expertise and build community engagement and public relations for your practice. While most PTs know how to create a PT Workshop, many miss the boat when it comes to promoting it. Putting up flyers and sending emails to current…

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Come celebrate it with us!

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Come celebrate it with us!

It’s April, ya’ll! Take a break from smelling the blooming daffodils, put down the bag of mulch, and celebrate another treasure from the month of April: Occupational Therapy Month. With over 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students improving patients’ lives, it’s important we take notice and celebrate the work they accomplish every day….

Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2019: Promoting Interoperability Details and Measures

Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2019: Promoting Interoperability Details and Measures

In the February 2019 Practice Points column, Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2019 Changes, we reviewed the final changes to the 2019 Quality Payment Program Final Rule1 under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this column, we will focus on the Promoting…