Diversity in the workplace is an on-going issue but it’s an issue with solutions. To build diversity, it takes forward-thinking initiatives, a reexamination of the hiring philosophy, and the support of the company’s decision-makers. One such supporter of diversity in the workplace is Net Health’s CIO, Jason “JJ” James. Recent social movements like Black Lives […]
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Net Health did something different recently. Nearly two hundred employees and their families gathered around their computer screens to take part in a landmark event in our company’s history – we called it a “Fireside Chat about Race”. The purpose of this event was to have a truly open conversation about the controversial but relevant […]
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When last week’s Mega Millions jackpot crossed the billion-dollar threshold, media coverage generally focused on two things: the influx of ticket buyers, and the long odds these folks have of winning anything at all. Yet, those who point out that we’re more likely to be struck by lightning or go to the E.R. with a […]
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In 2020 and 2021, U.S. hospitals collectively lost hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue due to COVID-related strains.1 Now, these same hospitals are facing new revenue challenges in the form of rising inflation, skyrocketing expenses and low unemployment.2 How are hospitals dealing with these challenges without compromising the care they provide to patients? For […]
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In a previous blog, I mentioned that the Population Health Institute found that social determinants of health (SDoH) account for more than 70% of health outcomes.1 So, when we talk about building health systems and delivering care that results in measurable improvement, it’s vital that we also consider a patient’s or population’s economic and social […]
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We’ve covered predictive post-acute analytics in practice and tackling the challenges of the Triple-Aim. Now it’s time to bring it home by defining the value created by predictive analytics in the post-acute space. Like any investment of time and money, it’s important to be clear about the results of those investments. SNF Provider Perspective Advanced […]
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Private practice rehab therapists – physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists – are natural educators. And, the communities within which they live and work are virtual classrooms filled with eager students. These students are citizens of all ages and backgrounds who care about issues such as health care, injury prevention, maintaining long-term independence, lifestyle […]
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Pandemic precautions such as masking, hand washing, and social distancing helped reduce flu cases in 2020 and 2021. While that’s good news, diligently avoiding pathogens is likely to result in lower levels of immunity to the flu in 2022/2023.1 Low influenza rates could also complicate the creation of the next flu vaccine, which depends on […]
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It’s been a tough few years for skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehab departments. Once substantial sources of revenue for organizations, rehab departments found themselves on the receiving end of rapid regulatory shifts that turned these consistent capital generators into cost centers seemingly overnight. But it’s not all bad news. With the right approach, SNFs can […]
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Adding and regularly contributing to a blog on your rehab therapy website is a smart idea. Why? Because blog content can play a significant role in helping search engines – and by extension, patients – find your website. An active and well-written blog can also help improve your search rankings without the need to pay […]
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), or “ergonomic injuries,” are the most common type of injury in the retail and manufacturing (R&M) sectors.1 These injuries affect muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs and are typically caused by overexertion while lifting, pushing, pulling, and other actions required to move objects.2 In retail, the incidence rate for MSDs was 34.8%, […]
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Treatment doesn’t stop when patients’ primary health concerns have been addressed. From post-surgery outpatient therapy to post-injury optimization for sports performance, patients are best served by completing the entirety of their plans of care (POCs) to improve long-term outcomes. The challenge? Patient drop-off. Recent study data found that 28.55% of elderly patients attending tertiary care therapy […]
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Do more with less. This is a challenge many private practice physical therapists face every day, and it mimics one that Random House publisher Bennett Cerf famously gave his client back in 1960. The story goes that Bennett wanted to produce a children’s book that was creative and fun, but which was also simple enough […]
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Consistent referrals are the mainstay of any physical therapy practice. For many practice owners, constantly worrying about referrals can be a stressful, unwelcome burden causing some to feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. We all have similar insecurities when it comes to marketing our practice and asking for referrals: fear of rejection, fear of saying the wrong […]
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