Please don’t feel alone or helpless during these trying times. We have been working 14 hour days answering specific questions from our owners by posting videos, doing podcasts, creating tips sheets, and now our resource web page for you all to have the latest information and greatest solutions we can find. But if that is not enough or maybe you have a very unique question or situation please post it on our MEG Facebook Page or email us at info@megbusiness.com and Jennifer will make sure we get back to you within 24 hours.
I know this is stressful for you, so please know we are here to help you through it.
-Brian J. Gallagher, President of MEG Business Management
Recorded Live Zoom Chats and Videos
[May 14] Recorded ZOOM Chat: Is Telehealth Here to Stay?
In the meeting, we discussed:
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How to implement Telehealth solutions in your practice from the perspective of one of the top Telehealth software industry leaders.
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Cutting edge marketing strategies to promote Telehealth services.
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Live Presentation of the BetterPT Telehealth Platform.
[May 7] Recorded ZOOM Chat: Successful Strategies for Personnel Management During Stressful Times
In the meeting, we discussed:
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Learn from other practice owners what they are doing NOW to manage their staff.
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Round table discussion of how to manage your personnel as PPP funding comes to an end.
[April 30] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 8)
Recorded on April 30, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Learn how other practice owners are leveraging Telehealth services successfully in their practice.
- Re-engineering your clinic to be compliant post-pandemic.
[April 23] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 7)
Recorded on April 23, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- How to be an effective leader through this pandemic
- What actions can you take now?
- Clarification on the CARES Act
[April 16] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 6)
Recorded on April 16, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Successful billing structure and metrics
- Billing strategies during the pandemic
- Current billing updates on Telehealth
[April 7] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 5)
Recorded on April 7, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Compliance as it relates to Telehealth
- Compliance concerns with increased communication during the pandemic
- Current billing updates on Telehealth
[April 2] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 4)
Recorded on April 2, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Ideas for community outreach
- CARES Act updates, additional questions answered
- Current updates on Telehealth
[March 31] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 3)
Recorded on March 31, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- CARES Act Stimulus package updates
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Current updates on Telehealth
- Opportunities for Quality Assurance
[March 25] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 2)
Recorded on March 23, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Unemployment and staff reduction concerns
- Continuing the Telehealth conversation
- What actions owners can take now!
[March 23] Recorded Covid-19 ZOOM Chat (Part 1)
Recorded on March 23, 2020.
In the meeting, we discussed:
- Personnel management during the crisis.
- Current status of Telehealth.
- Financial management concerns.
Tip Sheet: Coronavirus Management for PT Clinics
The COVID-19 pandemic has practice owners of all sizes looking for solutions on how to continue to care for their patients, while protecting the health of the vulnerable populations they treat as well as their staff.
How to be a Successful Leader Over Your PT Practice during the COVID-19 Crisis
Be a leader over your practice. People will find strength from rational ideas. Learn more in this brief walk and talk video.
Additional Tips for Managing your PT Practice during the COVID-19 Crisis
In this brief walk and talk video, Brian discusses how to be a leader over your practice during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 Podcasts & Blogs
COVID-19 Resource Links
Telehealth & E-visits
• Commercial Insurers Take the Telehealth Lead (April 7th)
• COVID-19 Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Telehealth (United Healthcare) (April 5th)
• Furnishing and Billing E-Visits: Addressing Your Questions (APTA) (March 18th)
• MAC Medicare Providers (Listed by State) (Dec 2, 2019)
• The Physical Therapy Compact
• TelePT Solutions Website : Telehealth Training & Consulting Services
Financing Information
• Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) INFORMATION SHEET
• What the Emergency Economic Relief Package Means for Rehab Therapy Providers (WebPT) (March 29)
Practice Management
• Coronavirus Update: PTinMotion (April 6)
• PTs, PTAs Could Be ‘Exempted’ From Receiving Additional COVID-19 Leave (April 3)
• Compliance link: Road for New Physicians
• What Is an Employee Furlough, and Why Do Employers Use Them?
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
• Work Sharing Program Links (PDF)
• Live Well Beyond – Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) & Wellness Coach
Clinic Safety
• OSHA Workplace Guidelines for COVID-19
• CDC Tips for School, Home and Work