EHR solutions are key in helping rehab therapists streamline key processes and more effectively capture patient data. But as physical, occupational and speech therapy teams acquire or upgrade new EHR solutions, some team members experience what experts call “cognitive overload,” or the seemingly paralyzing response to the overflow of information. In this piece, we’ll take…
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…
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…
When it comes to health care, there are many factors that contribute to the health and well-being of patients and patient populations. These factors extend beyond the medical care people receive and include social factors that directly shape and impact health outcomes and quality of life. These social factors are known as social determinants of…
Gotta get those steps in! In an era when so many are tracking movement through fitness apps and devices, hitting 10,000 steps per day (give or take) is typically the gold standard for those striving to maintain optimal health and wellness. Reaching these daily milestones is certainly not a problem for those who work within…
It may come as little surprise to those working in the world of acute care, but hospital CEOs recently ranked staffing shortages as their No. 1 issue of concern heading into 2022.1 They collectively expressed this view through the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) annual survey of the top issues confronting hospitals. Since 2004,…
When patients come into your rehab clinic for assessments and treatments, they may only see a single physical, occupational or speech therapist along with an aide, in some cases. Yet, in nearly every rehab facility, there’s an entire team of people working behind the scenes to help ensure each patient achieves optimal outcomes through his…
Therapist productivity is a topic that’s discussed at great lengths within the rehab therapy space. Unfortunately, not everyone has a crystal-clear definition of what therapist productivity actually means. Contrary to popular belief, a productive therapist isn’t spending the most time with patients. Rather, a productive therapist is spending time with patients the wisest. Think: work smarter, not harder….
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 have a hard time keeping it all straight. Of the various rehab therapy spaces, two of the most commonly…
On the surface, physical therapy guidelines appear to be quite simple: Arrive at work, do your job, help patients, and go home. Yet, for the majority of women in physical therapy, a standard day of work often comes with a few more requirements—starting with the task of defying the societal stigmas that often plague the…
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