Data is beautiful. It’s a powerful tool that, when used properly, can help support sustainment, drive growth, and give us the direction we need when making a critical decision. Not only that, but data can also help us to offer better care to our rehab therapy patients, foster a more supportive environment for our employees,…
When it comes to clinical businesses, we all need clinical staff to help run it and operate it smoothly. As so, most of our efforts are spent looking at the best clinicians and best credentials out there during the hiring process. While this is a popular way of getting things done, the perspective we use…
One of the best ways to kickstart your physical therapy practice on the right foot is by thinking about some simple goals you’d like to set for the new year. It’s an effective way to “move the needle” and get your business running at full speed with clear intention and focus. We live in a…
Outpatient physical therapy providers hope to have each patient arrive at their appointment feeling excited and encouraged to continue treatment—especially since more engaged patients can lead to better overall outcomes. However, unlike acute care settings, where patients have direct access to physical therapy throughout the day, outpatient therapy settings cause patients to segment treatment over…
There’s no denying this year has been challenging and unpredictable for many. Private practices have had to find new ways to run their rehab therapy businesses, all while ensuring that COVID safety guidelines are regularly met for both patients and staff. With 2021 around the corner, private practices may be fired up to start out…
The outpatient rehabilitation clinics of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, based in North Carolina, have been on the latest leg of their digital transformation journey since 2015, when they implemented ReDoc® classic, Net Health Therapy’s legacy rehab therapy EHR. “We had computerized scheduling at the time, but still used paper documentation,” reflected Alicia DeBord, Manager of…
I recently sat down with a business mentor to chat about the importance of execution and completing things to the fullest. During our lunch meeting, they brought up something they call the “gift of constraints,” which ties in to the application of parameters on any project or task, with the specific intent to limit the…
For many in the rehab therapy industry, the thought of implementing telehealth can feel somewhat uncertain. Is it going to be effective? Are patients going to like it? Is it an all-or-nothing choice? How do I go about getting started? All of these are fantastic questions we should be asking before choosing to make changes…
Not too long ago I decided to go on a diet. I’ve always been mindful of what I eat and the exercise I get in, but I’ve never really been on a “diet” per se. So I got on the Whole 30 train along with a few other members of my team. A month later,…
My creative writing professor in college once said, “Build a narrative. Show; don’t tell.” By this, he meant that in order to connect with an audience, you had to communicate in a manner that transcended facts. Create purpose. Use imagination. Appeal to emotion. Essentially, be a storyteller. Not too long ago, I came across a…