It’s become the norm that, when a tragedy occurs, the social media machine cranks out content meant to comfort or inspire, with images from the scene and sometimes even a quote about the resilience of the people effected. When these things happen, we’re reminded of a line credited to the late Fred Rogers, one you’ve…
While social drivers of health (SDOH) may not be on everyone’s mind, SDOH is a key project for the CDC. In fact, in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH), Healthy People 2030, SDOH, and health equity and literacy are the three major areas of focus. The five key areas of SDOH are…
Physical therapists (PTs) diagnose and create treatment plans for patients with medical problems or injuries that limit their ability to perform daily activities. It’s an exciting career that allows you to interact with patients and help relieve their pain, while also creatively prescribing exercise programs to your patients. Typically, patients are referred to physical therapists…
Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in managing and coding for neck pain, ensuring accurate documentation and effective treatment. Neck pain is a common condition seen by physical and occupational therapists, affecting 30% to 50% of adults in the general population in any given year. Approximately 50%–85% of individuals with neck pain continue to suffer,…
The health and medical industry is filled with several different types of health professionals, which is great! More specialists often means better care for injuries and ailments. However, determining who should care for various injuries can be confusing. For instance, is it better to work with a physical therapist (PT) for recovery and rehabilitation or…
“What’s in a name?“ mused Shakespeare’s Juliet. While a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, there are key differences between habilitative vs. rehabilitative services. While the two words seem similar, their definitions and applications differ. Before January 1, 2017, most insurance carriers did not require providers to distinguish between habilitative and rehabilitative…
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As a physical therapist, a significant part of your role is helping patients improve their mobility, but that’s not all you do. You also have to stay aware of ever-changing insurance regulations, like Medicare updates. These insurance intricacies can impact the viability of your practice by either increasing or decreasing payments for therapy services. We…
While electrical stimulation is often portrayed as invasive, uncomfortable, or painful in popular media, rehab therapists and many of their patients understand a different reality. Despite negative connotations, electrical stimulation (e-stim) is a safe, effective, and commonly used modality in rehab therapy, providing relief and promoting recovery in a wide range of patients. Electrical stimulation…
Electronic medical records (EMR), also known as electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and electronic health records (EHR) solutions in healthcare refer to software systems that store, manage, and securely transmit patient health information in digital formats. These systems streamline the process of documenting medical histories, diagnoses, treatments, and other health data, making it easily accessible…
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