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SCAPTA
The South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA), a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, is accepting proposals for its 2020 Annual Conference in Charleston, SC on March 20 - 21, 2020. The purpose of SCAPTA’s Annual Conference is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. We will accept proposals through Sept. 20, 2019. Speaking at the SCAPTA Annual Conference is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Proposals that support this year’s “Power of Collaboration”conference theme and represents the many ways the field of Physical Therapy collaborates with other stakeholders are strongly encouraged. This can certainly be intradisciplinary such as the PT/PTA team, yet also intradisciplinary such as OT, AT, MDs, payor sources, community groups, etc.
Click here to submit your proposal.
| CMS is accepting comments on the proposed changes to reimbursement
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CMS is accepting comments on the proposed changes to reimbursement, including 10% decreased reimbursement when outpatient services are rendered by a PTA as well as the enforcement of the MIPS system – which will decrease general outpatient therapy reimbursement as well. These comments can be submitted until Sept. 27, 2019 – however, the quicker these comments are submitted the better.
The Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act (H.R. 4107) has been introduced in Congress, which would restore full funding to the for education and services for the early childhood state grant programs under the IDEA act.
Legislation is expected to come into play at the end of September regarding Telehealth services rendered by PTs. Stay tuned to see what the legislation entails for the future of healthcare!
If you have any questions about the above information, or how to get involved with federal advocacy for the physical therapy profession, please reach out to Tristan Faile ( Tristan@vertexpt.com).
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JAMA Pediatrics journal
Are positive childhood experiences (PCEs) associated with adult depression and/or poor mental health (D/PMH) and adult-reported social and emotional support (ARSES) independent from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
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BMJ
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Do you know the difference between investments and expenses in private practice physical therapy? It’s not always intuitive.
We recently worked with a client who was thinking about adding a PT to their team and viewed the move as an expense rather than an investment. It costs money to hire and retain personnel, which is why many practice owners are quick to say that hiring is an expense. For new practices that are struggling to get off the ground, this may be true.
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PT Transforms
As physical therapist practice expands to include telehealth, securing patients' protected health information (PHI) is more critical than ever before. In a webinar recorded in October 2018 (free to members), Kara R. Gainer, JD, and Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, MEd, revisited the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and professional ethical considerations (.pdf) as they apply to remote patient communications. Here is a quick summary, but check out the full webinar.
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PT in Motion
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WebPT
Does it seem like there have been more audits of therapy documentation and billing recently? It is not a figment of your imagination; they are happening at a record pace. Unfortunately, each payer has its own reasons for initiating audits, so assuaging why you were selected can be a daunting task.
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PT in Motion
When it comes to 3D printing and physical therapy, the future is now—well, almost now.
In the September issue of PT in Motion magazine: "A New Dimension to Physical Therapy," a feature article that explores the current use of 3D as well as its challenges and possibilities, as seen through the eyes of physical therapists (PTs), a physical therapist assistant (PTA), and a professor of visual arts who heads the University of North Georgia's 3D printing efforts.
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Covalent Careers
While private practice ownership is the dream for many physical therapists, many new practice owners find themselves unprepared for the actual day-to-day work of owning a practice. This can result in massive debt, overwork, and burnout—which is not what PTs go into private practice ownership looking for!
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Evidence in Motion
I’m on a mission.
I want to get to the bottom of why therapists struggle to talk about their fees.
When I mentor therapists, setting fees is one of the biggest hurdles for therapists to overcome. I’ve observed that therapists have many hang-ups about money that hinder our professional freedom.
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PPS Impact
When you plan your practice’s social media strategy, it is important to establish some ground rules.
As we incorporate more technology into our daily lives, having a website is imperative to the success of your clinic. We live in a world where people search before they shop, and this holds true for those seeking physical therapy as well. Not having a website means losing future patients, and it’s important for your clinic to provide patient-accessible information.
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Pulse
Have you ever had a situation where you said one thing, but the person who you were talking to heard something else entirely? I think we have all been there!
Communication can be tricky, but it is crucial in our role as physical therapists (PTs) that we constantly work on and improve our communication skills. As PTs, we are in a really unique position to educate people in how they can reach their goals and achieve optimal health, but if we aren't speaking the same language, that message can get lost in translation.
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University of Montana via Medical Xpress
University of Montana Assistant Professor Richard Willy is the lead author on a paper that offers new guidelines for treating patellofemoral pain, often known as "runner's knee."
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one in four of the general population every year, with women reporting PFP twice as often as men. The pain presents at the front of the knee, under and around the kneecap.
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