By Judy Holder, Account Executive, FOTO Analytics, Net Health On a recent call with a client, I heard a new term: ‘Data denial.’ Even though I hadn’t heard it before, I immediately knew what it meant. ‘Data denial’ has been the centerpiece of countless discussions for the 25+ years I have worked with clients utilizing…
Whether you’re starting a physical therapy practice or already have an established business, one thing you can’t overlook is compensation. Most people start with the traditional route, where they enter into contracts with insurance companies. By doing so, they can work with the health plan’s beneficiaries at a set and agreed-upon reimbursement rate. This method…
Study commissioned by Net Health uncovers the need for enhanced rehab therapy EHRs PITTSBURGH, PA – March 18, 2025 – Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower healthcare providers, today announced the findings from a January 2025 commissioned Forrester Consulting Opportunity Snapshot study titled, “Improve Clinical Outcomes and Grow Practices with…
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…
Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, which you might often see abbreviated as “abd pain” in documentation, can impact daily life on several levels. It may range from soreness with movement, such as getting up and down from a chair or turning in bed, to difficulty with bowel or bladder dysfunction. Whether these result…
If the words “defensible documentation” make you want to plug in your noise-cancelling headphones, you are not alone. Healthcare providers in all sectors cringe at more documentation, but it isn’t just a bureaucratic hurdle you must clear. Proper documentation does more than meet regulatory needs, and it’s more than patient files. You already know that…
Despite medical facilities’ best efforts, pressure injury development is a significant issue. Health research estimates that about three million hospital patients will develop a PI each year, and 60,000 will die as a direct result of their wounds. These injuries affect the entire health care system by redirecting resources and time to treating preventable injuries…
Just like in every other industry—and every other aspect of life—rehab therapy experiences changes with each new year. One thing, though, never changes: treating patients and working towards their best outcomes. That’s made significantly easier when you understand what factors to take into account. That’s where industry trends come into play. As things change, with…
It’s important to be specific when using weakness ICD-10 codes. Muscle weakness is a complex condition with several potential causes. Sometimes, the cause is evident – a recent injury or a challenging workout — but in other cases, a full work-up and diagnostic tests may be necessary to provide the diagnosis. Symptoms of weakness can…
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,…
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