Cauldrons are bubbling, jack-o’-lanterns are lit, and cobwebs are dangling from every corner. Physical therapy practices are embracing the Halloween spirit, but not without a few tricks getting in the way of the treats. From time-consuming manual processes to ghostly patient engagement, check out these five spooky things physical therapy practices can encounter—and how to…
Physical therapists work hard to gain their credentials and to be respected across the community. We’re generally proud of ourselves, and it’s our credentials that distinguish ourselves from one another and convey specialties in which we now have expertise. But we cannot forget that our value in the marketplace is about our clients and how…
In early 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic overwhelmed our healthcare system with an unprecedented influx of seriously ill patients. Healthcare providers placed themselves at personal risk to treat patients who were infected with this new and unfamiliar virus. Since those early days, healthcare providers made great strides in adapting to this “new normal” that is…
The COVID pandemic has been a wake-up call for healthcare facilities. There’s no way we could have prepared or predicted the sheer devastation this virus would cause, nor can we predict its ultimate impact. But if there’s a lesson to learn from this pandemic, it’s that we must learn from our mistakes and do better…
One of the trends that has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic is the use of telehealth to keep the American workforce healthy and safe. I’m Eddie Stahl and Net Health’s expert to support clinical solutions in Occupational Medicine (OccMed) and have seen how telehealth has benefited practices and patients. OccMed providers have already been…
You’re probably used to doing things the way you’ve done them before. It’s hard to take on new direction and take a chance, understandably so. Taking risks in marketing, however, can be pretty safe, and when you come across something that can take your practice to the next level, then it’s like hitting the jackpot!…
In the hustle and bustle of a hospital outpatient therapy program, sometimes you wish you could move through the day with more confidence in your patient flow, compliance, and revenue. But between staffing and scheduling decisions, provider efficiency, and patient outcomes, you’re often juggling far too much to see the bigger picture. Reclaim control over…
We’ve seen hospital employee health (EH) programs adopt telehealth for good reason. Virtual technology enables safer, healthier workplaces that promote productivity and satisfaction. Hospital workers have specialized safety and health needs that can be fulfilled, in part, with telehealth. Before we talk about how to put a telehealth system into place, let’s first ask why….
Expanding telehealth reimbursement for outpatient physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech language pathology (SLP) has been a critical strategy to ensure the health of millions of Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, increased telehealth billing options for Medicare patients is currently connected to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Waivers, which may expire in…