Cash-pay services
A changing healthcare environment
Healthcare policy
Joining an outpatient rehabilitation network
Managed care contracting
Measuring outcomes
OSHA, CMS and HIPPA compliance
Partnerships with PTPN
Patient satisfaction
PTPN members in the news
Smart business
Specialized care
Workers’ compensation
Cash-pay services
Cash-pay wellness services: Strengthening your financial footing in an uncertain market. (PDF)***
Impact. January 2011. Michael Weinper.
Physical therapists have what it takes: Meeting the health and fitness needs of Americans in challenging times. (PDF)***
Impact. May 2010. Michael Weinper.
Incorporating cash-based strategies in private practice.
ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. November 10, 2008. Christine Tarlecki.
The case for cash-pay.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation. September 1, 2008. Jonathan Bassett.
A changing healthcare environment
Tune in: POPTS stir the pot in California. (PDF)
Eli’s Rehab Report. December 2011.
Impact Q & A: PTPN President and CEO Michael Weinper, PT, M.P.H. (PDF)***
Impact. November 2010.
Specialty network helps private practitioners adapt, thrive in evolving healthcare climate.
Rehab Management. September 27, 2010.
Referral-for-profit drives up healthcare costs.****
WorkCompCentral. October 8, 2009. Michael Weinper.
Referral-for-profit drives up health costs by creating inherent conflict of interest.
National Underwriter. September 25, 2009. Michael Weinper.
Changing attitudes: Moving away from insurance-oriented thinking.
PT Magazine. November 2008. Maryann DiGiacomo.
The “Managed Care Express” and the rise of the corporates. (PDF)***
Impact. August 2008. James E. Glinn Sr. and Michael Weinper.
What should employers do about healthcare?
Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. July 16, 2008. Michael E. Porter, Elizabeth O. Teisberg and Scott Wallace.
Healthcare policy
New legislation takes on therapy cap: If passed, bill would permanently repeal $1,870 ceiling for therapy services. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. June 2011.
What will healthcare reform mean for the private practitioner? (PDF)***
Impact. January 2010. Michael Weinper and Jerry Connolly.
Note: Scroll to page 38 for the article.
Once again, it’s decision time for D.C. lawmakers.
Rehab Management. July 2008. Jerome B. Connolly.
A view from Capitol Hill: Congress acts at the last minute to avert Medicare cuts and caps.
Rehab Management. March 2008. Jerome B. Connolly.
Rehab providers face a rocky 2008 — If Congress doesn’t take action. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2008.
What will Congress do? Medicare reimbursement, therapy caps and the PQRI. (PDF)*
Briefings in Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. December 2007.
PTPN lobbying for therapy to Congress. (PDF)*
Briefings in Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. October 26, 2006.
Make a difference: Write a dynamite letter to lawmakers. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. June 12, 2006.
Joining an outpatient rehabilitation network
Outpatient rehabilitation network affects value, bottom line.
Managed Healthcare Executive. May 1, 2007. Michael Weinper.
Is joining a physical therapy partnership network a good choice?
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. March 26, 2007.
Managed care contracting
Health plan contracting: Espionage or sabotage? (PDF)***
Impact. November 2009. Nancy Rothenberg.
Note: Scroll to page 42 for the article.
Therapists: Master your contract negotiation tactics. (PDF)*
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. August 2009.
To sign or not to sign: Managed care contracts and your bottom line. (PDF)*
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. July 2008.
Talk business with your payers and strike hidden gold. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. October 26, 2006.
Measuring outcomes
Four steps get your practice report-card ready to prove your quality care. (PDF)
Rehab Report. January 2011.
Outcomes matter: Measure your performance and your patient recovery rates against your colleagues’. (PDF)*
Briefings in Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. December 2007.
Get benchmarking-serious with FOTO. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. March 2007.
PTPN to launch national rehab outcomes program.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants. December 19, 2006.
PTPN launching outcomes program next year.
WorkCompCentral. November 14, 2006.
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OSHA, CMS and HIPPA compliance
Three OSHA safeguards outpatient rehab clinics overlook. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. September 2008.
The rules of protection: How compliance with OSHA, HIPAA regulations applies to PT.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. April 7, 2008. Sarah Long.
Remember: OSHA rules apply to rehab facilities. (PDF)*
Briefings in Outpatient Rehab. October 26, 2006.
Want to prepare for CMS’ P4P? Use this expert advice. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. January 27, 2006.
Partnerships with PTPN
STOTT PILATES® and PTPN launch preferred vendor program.
STOTT PILATES. October 1, 2010.
PTPN selects FOTO system to track patient progress. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2007.
PTPN hires new lobbyist. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. July 26, 2006.
PTPN and Connolly Strategies team up to advocate for independent rehab providers.
Insurance News Net. July 11, 2006.
Patient satisfaction
The happy patient: How satisfaction surveys can improve your practice and increase referrals.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. April 9, 2007. Beth Puliti.
Gauge your patients’ satisfaction with regular surveys. (PDF)*
Briefings in Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. March 2007.
Don’t lose sight of your patients’ satisfaction. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. March 2007.
PTPN members in the news
Movers & shakers: Allen Ling appointed to board of directors for PTPN.
San Francisco Chronicle. January 29, 2012.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu finishes New York City Marathon in just over 5 hours.
The Times-Picayune. November 6, 2011. Stephen Babcock.
2011 APTA State Legislative Award winners announced during state forum.
APTA: PT in Motion. October 7, 2011.
North County new briefs: Local physical therapy clinic wins Gold Practice Award from national network.
Paso Robles Press. August 23, 2011.
Biz buzz: Progressive Physical Therapy.
Daily News Los Angeles. August 4, 2011.
Alhambra couple sponsors summer film festival.
Pasadena Star-News. July 11, 2011. Adolfo Flores.
Fremont physical therapy clinic supports Olympic hopefuls.
PR.com. June 19, 2011.
Bill could jeopardize jobs for physical therapists.
KTVU San Diego. May 23, 2011.
Business of the week: Sport and Spine Therapy of Marin.
San Anselmo Fairfax Patch. April 19, 2011. Robin Collins.
Physical therapists criticize bill in Assembly.
Merced Sun-Star. April 13, 2011. Yesenia Amaro.
Physical therapists fighting bill to allow doc-owned clinics. (PDF)****
WorkCompCentral. March 7, 2011. Greg Jones.
Will assembly bill help or hurt physical therapists?
California Healthline. March 3, 2011. David Gorn.
Raising the challenge: Using suspension training bodyweight exercise in the clinic.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine. February 9, 2011. Chris Chorak.
Physical therapy center recognized with national honors.
KSBY News. January 3, 2011. Carina Corral.
Santa Maria therapists help in Haiti.
Lompoc Record. December 25, 2010. Brian Bullock.
Glenn Hughes: Tales of the tape.
Napa Valley Register. September 14, 2010. Marty James.
Heart healthy: Principles of cardiac rehab for male and female patients from middle-aged to elderly.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine. July 23, 2010. Brian W. Ferrie.
Larchmont Physical Therapy marks 25th year.
Larchmont Chronicle. June 5, 2010. Laura Eversz.
Q&A with Sue Sulley, PT and founding President of Rascal Creek Physical Therapy in Merced, California.
NEWS-Line for Physical Therapists. June 1, 2010.
A discussion with physical therapist Ann Duffy.
A Touch of Grey. May 29, 2010. Steve Weisman.
Note: Scroll down and click the “Listen” link under “Ann Duffy.”
Young baseball players, coaches don’t always know or do what it takes to keep them healthy.
Grand Rapids Press. May 2, 2010. Steve Vedder.
PTPN ACE Award recognizes innovation in rehab field.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants. July 10, 2006.
Smart business
Building success in an economic downturn: The recession is your chance to outshine your competition.
Therapy Times. October 8, 2009. Stephen Moore.
Don’t get too discount-happy with patients. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. October 2009.
Tough economic times? Try these innovative ways to save. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. October 2009.
Harder times call for tough cost-saving measures. (PDF)*
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. July 2009.
The well-written record: Do your documentation skills measure up?
Rehab Management. April 2009. Mitchel Kaye.
Shop smart: Gather crucial info from vendors and customers. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2008.
Got the high-tech fever? Be prepared to do some homework. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. December 2007.
Specialized care
Aging frames: Baby Boomers visit PTs with musculoskeletal complaints.
Today in PT. September 6, 2010. Lisette Hilton.
A national network makes physical therapy more accessible for seniors.
ParentGiving.com. March 23, 2010.
A new option for fitness in tough economic times: Physiquality offers personalized, affordable programs from the nation’s top physical therapists.
Forbes. March 22, 2010.
Need for women’s health specialists is growing. (PDF)*
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. March 2009.
Fitness and wellness programs: Make your practice more fiscally fit. (PDF)*
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. August 2008.
Workers’ compensation
Get started on the right foot with your worker’s comp patients. (PDF)**
Eli’s Rehab Report. May 2010.
Running workers’ compensation utilization reviews.
Risk & Insurance. April 15, 2008. Maddy Bowling.
* Used by permission from Briefings in Outpatient Rehab.
** Used by permission from Eli’s Rehab Report.
*** Used by permission from the Private Practice Section, Impact.
**** Used with permission from WorkCompCentral, www.workcompcentral.com.
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