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What can therapists do to be fully informed and prepared when upcoming CMS changes are lurking ahead? One of the biggest challenges to the healthcare community is keeping up to date with current regulatory requirements, particularly when it comes to rules on coverage, coding, billing, and payment for services provided to patients under Medicare or […]

Stress from caregiving, loss of independence, grief, and poor health are some of the reasons why mental health and the elderly is an important topic for healthcare professionals working in the geriatric population. It is anticipated that by 2030, older adults will account for 20% of the nation’s population. Thus, the need to address mental […]

PTs, learn the 4 steps to starting a direct access physical therapy practice. You’re a PT. You have a booming clinic. So, why should you care about having a direct access physical therapy practice? For one, breaking free of the doctor dependence is liberating! You can take control of your own practice growth. Additionally, the […]

Caregiver mental health is often overlooked, but caregivers have an elevated risk for developing depression, anxiety, and grief-related illnesses. Caring for a family member with a physical or mental ailment is hard work! The pressure of taking care of a loved one affects not only caregiver mental health but also impacts the physical, social, and emotional health […]

Brush up on your summer safety knowledge with our top heat safety tips so you can educate your patients on how to remain safely active during these long, hot summer days. Summertime is hot… especially in the South! With temperatures climbing to 100 degrees or more, it’s critically important you provide life-saving heat safety tips […]

Direct access physical therapy has many benefits for patients, healthcare companies, AND therapists. Researchers have compared the patient benefits of direct access physical therapy versus therapy treatment after physicians’ referral. Studies conclude that accessing physical therapy treatment without a physician’s referral is safe, cost-effective, and provides faster delivery of health services. Studies also support physical […]

A “Direct Access PT” is exactly how it sounds: patients have direct access to physical therapy services without the need for a physician referral or prescription. As per APTA guidelines, direct access PT means “allowing patients to seek some level of treatment from a licensed physical therapist with no referral or a prescription from a physician.” The definition […]

Having your own occupational therapy liability insurance can give you peace of mind. According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Jobs Rankings, an occupational therapy career is the ninth best health care-based career in the country and the 11th best field to work in period. What makes this profession so great? Future growth. In […]

Losing sleep because of work can severely impact your health and well-being. A study done by Dr. Torbjon Akerstedt, PhD and Dr. Kenneth P. Wright, Jr., PhD notes that losing sleep because of work schedules may be doing damage to your overall health. An estimated 40.6 million Americans sleep six hours or less a day based on […]