Recent Blog Posts
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Getting the Most Out of a Conference
March 20, 2019
Categories: Spring Conference
Maybe you aren’t the conference-loving type, or maybe you feel as though you’ve been to your fair share of conferences to last a lifetime. Either way, attendance of one is typically a requirement or expectation of most workplaces. If you’re taking time away from work and your normal routine, you may as well have a positive outlook on the opportunity and have a strategy in place so you don’t get overwhelmed. Here are some important ways to get the most out of...
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Early Intervention: How Early Physical Therapy is Beneficial
March 7, 2019
Categories: Best Practices, Managed Care, Patient Engagement
The early bird gets the worm or we should say, the early mover gets there faster! Starting physical therapy early can provide several benefits to patients and their treatment programs. If your patients aren’t convinced, consider sharing these benefits of early intervention with them. Less Cost in the Long Run Many patients try to avoid going to therapy right after surgery because they think it will save them money by having less treatment. Some may also think that they don’t...
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New Law: How Will Listing Prices Affect You
February 18, 2019
Categories: Best Practices, Billing, Payers, Payment Reform
It’s no secret that healthcare is expensive. To help consumers understand the potential costs of services prior to treatment, lawmakers have put into effect the Hospital Price Transparency and Disclosure Act of 2018. This is a big change and it is important to understand not only how it will impact you as a provider but how it will impact the patient experience. How will providers be affected? With easier access to information, comes a greater need for communication and...
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American Heart Month: Keeping Your Patients Healthy
February 4, 2019
Categories: Wellness Programs
Get your patients off to a fresh start this year by celebrating American Heart Month in February. One in every four deaths is attributed to heart issues. How can you help combat this? Show your patients how to best love themselves by taking care of their heart with these simple heart healthy moves. 1. Minimize Stress Most people have some degree of stress in their life. Whether it is prolonged periods of stress or short situational bursts of stress, it is incredibly damaging to...
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Teaching Your Patients to Manage Pain Without Medicine
January 21, 2019
Categories: Best Practices, Education, Regulatory Issues
At one point or another, we have all experienced some form of acute pain. Acute pain typically lasts less than 3-6 months. From a stubbed toe to a sprained ankle from that pick-up game of basketball, we’ve all experienced physical pain. It can be fairly painful, but heals at a steady rate, unlike chronic pain. Chronic pain can last for months or longer. If you haven’t experienced it for yourself, you can imagine the emotional toll having pain for that long can take on an individual. This...