New year planning isn’t just for individuals who want to go to the gym more or pay off debt. In businesses, it’s often the time individual and team performance over the past year is evaluated and priorities are established for the next year. It could involve offering promotions to outstanding staff members, realigning the budget…
Physical therapy is a fundamental component of the healthcare system, as evidenced by the more than 300 million rehabilitation sessions that occur annually. Patients seek your clinical expertise to improve their functional health and overall quality of life. However, it’s not just this alone that leads to excellent care and profitability. In addition to your…
For many, it’s challenging to imagine a time before electronic medical records existed. But believe it or not, in the not-so-distant past, paper-based records were the standard way for providers to detail a patient’s medical information. Due to technology, we’ve leaped from pen-to-paper documentation to typing on handheld mobile devices. Yet, how exactly did electronic…
“Shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal presentation in primary care after back and knee pain,” says one study on the assessment, treatment, and referral of shoulder pain. While pain gets better within six months for about 50% of all people, according to the same study, who wants to wait that long? That’s where…
The field of physical therapy is a dynamic, ever-evolving profession that consistently adapts to new research, technological breakthroughs, and the changing needs of its patients. Current and future innovations in technology, cutting-edge treatment methods, and evolving best practices are reshaping physical therapy much like the practice reshapes patients to help them live healthy lives. Here,…
Equipment forms the very foundation of effective patient care in physical therapy settings. It provides the essential tools for assessment, intervention, and progression, directly impacting patient outcomes and the ability to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based therapy. When you consider that the U.S. physical and occupational therapy industry was worth an estimated $53 billion in 2024, up…
It’s that time again: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its Proposed Rule for the upcoming calendar and fiscal year. This extensive, nearly 2,000-page document details key changes that, if finalized, will significantly affect Medicare payments, quality programs, and more. For rehab therapy professionals, knowing these details is crucial, as it’ll…
By Julie Schwarzenegger, Senior Director of Account Management, Net Health Rehab Therapy If you can’t write a skilled note, was the treatment you provided your patient truly skilled? Whether you work in the skilled nursing setting, like I did for 20-plus years, or you work with patients in an outpatient setting, this question underscores the…
If you’re a newcomer to the industry, the rehab therapy space can be a little confusing. There are a variety of settings, care modalities, and industry terms to wrap your head around. Even seasoned rehab therapists can have a hard time keeping it all straight. Of the various types of rehab therapy, two of the…
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