WebPT Reviews: 10 Reasons Why Practice Owners Ditched WebPT Software
If you’ve ever been in the market for physical therapy EMR software, you know that WebPT is one of the biggest players out there, with a large…
Efficient Physical Therapy Charting: Tips and Best Practices
Physical therapy charting is crucial for quality patient care and compliance. This article explains what it involves, why it matters, and best practices for efficiency. Learn how…
How to Start a PT Clinic
Katie Hohman, DPT We hope you’ll enjoy this guide about how to start a physical therapy clinic. I’m Katie Hohman, and I’ve personally launched multiple startup clinics…
House Passes Bill To Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Process
The Private Practice section of the American Physical Therapy Association has been working tirelessly on many important issues facing patients and providers. Forward momentum has been building…
How to Use Modifiers on Physical Therapy Claims: Tips for Private Practice PTs
If you are a physical therapist in private practice, it is important to understand modifiers and when to use them on insurance claims. If modifiers are not…
Checklist for Physical Therapists to Verify Patient Eligibility and Benefits
As a physical therapist, it’s important to verify patient eligibility and benefits prior to starting care. This will help ensure that you’re providing the best possible care…
Covid-19 Helps Telehealth Services Take Off in the Physical Therapy World
Covid-19 has done a lot of things. It has shut down businesses, it has forced people into quarantine, and it has given telehealth services a huge boost…
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10 Reasons to Outsource Your Physical Therapy Billing
As a physical therapy practice owner, you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. One of the most important aspects of running a successful business is…
Healthcare EMR Systems: Understanding the Risks and How to Choose a Secure Company
It seems like every day we hear about another company that has been hacked. And, unfortunately, healthcare EMR systems have become a prime target for cyber criminals….
Home Exercise Programs: Accelerating Rehabilitation Outcomes
When you are recovering from an injury or surgery, one of the most important things that you can do is to follow your home exercise program (HEP)….
Prior Authorizations for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: What You Need to Know
Prior Authorizations – What You Need to Know If you are a provider of physical therapy or occupational therapy services, it is important to be familiar with…
The Vital Role of the Receptionist in a Therapy Practice
There is no denying the vital role that the receptionist plays in a physical therapy practice. From greeting patients and helping them sign in to handling billing…
President Biden Extends Public Health Emergency: What This Means for Physical and Occupational Therapists
President Biden recently announced that the public health emergency declared in September will be extended for another 90 days. This means that there are a number of…
How to Properly Use the 59 Modifier on Your Physical Therapy Claims
If you are a physical therapist, you know that you need to use modifiers on your CPT codes when billing. The CCI edits dictate which CPT codes…
Insured vs. uninsured patients: What you need to know about good faith estimates for physical therapy
If you are an uninsured or cash-pay physical therapist, you may be wondering what your responsibilities are when it comes to good faith estimates. Do you have…
10 Reasons to Have an EMR in One System: The Benefits of HENO
Electronic health records (EHRs) have been around for a while now, and their popularity continues to grow. There are many benefits to using an EHR, but one…
Medicare Cuts Won’t Be As Deep As Originally Thought
As most physical therapist practice owners have been busy planning for 2022, many have been planning for and expecting major cuts from Medicare reimbursement. Trying to navigate…
One of PT’s Most Common Diagnosis Codes is going BYE-BYE
This time of year tends to be very active for changes within the physical therapy profession. Not only is the PTA differential getting closer to a decision,…
PTA Payment Differential 2022
Most physical and occupational therapy practice owners are aware about the impending cuts for Medicare beneficiaries for any services rendered by an assistant (COTA or PTA), but…
A Practice Owner’s Diary of COVID-19
Sunday, March 1, 2020 – First cases in Florida were made publicly aware. But this was in South Florida and not completely on my radar yet. Monday,…
My Take on the Proposed Covid-19 Bill That is in the Pipeline
Owning a physical therapy practice right now….HELL….owning ANY business right now is absolutely scary. A lot of them have closed, dismissed staff and/or severely cut operating hours…
The Top Physical Therapy Patient Scheduling Best Practices to Follow
Using the top patient scheduling best practices to craft how you run your practice will lead to a better patient experience. Here’s how.
How to Schedule PT Patients Effectively and With Fewer No-Show Headaches
Learning how to schedule patients effectively is essential for making sure your practice runs smoothly and grows. Here are some ways to achieve that goal.
How engaged are you in the physical therapy profession?
Most people get into the physical therapy profession because they truly love helping people get better and back to their active lifestyles. Our kind of people have…
Is massage therapy right for your physical therapy practice?
The average healthcare consumer in the United States knows much more about what massage therapy is and what the benefits are, than they do physical therapy. I…
6 Reasons Your PT Patient Scheduling Process is Failing (And How to Fix It)
Patient scheduling can play a significant role in the finances of your practice. Here are 6 scheduling mistakes you could be making and how to fix them.
Physical Therapy Practice practice assessment…are you high risk?
I live in Orlando, Florida and have two physical therapy clinics on the outskirts of town. Now anyone knows that in Florida, we get a good sized…
Your team should be your most valuable asset.
Let’s face it. One of the most difficult parts of growing your private practice can be managing employees. But without employees, you cannot grow your business to…
How to Schedule PT Patients Effectively & With Fewer No-Show Headaches
Learning how to schedule patients effectively is essential for making sure your practice runs smoothly. Here’s how to limit appointment no-shows.
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