Episode 260: Physical Therapy Billing Best Practices
You weren’t trained to bill in physical therapy private practice, but there are basic metrics that you should know you’re hitting so that you have certainty in your finance department. This is just another way to overcome the income squeeze that we’ve been discussing. It doesn’t have to be a guessing game – partner with a group that is transparent and trustworthy.
Episode at a glance:
- If you’re not growing, you’re shrinking
- Practice owner Q&A
- What to look for when outsourcing
Episode 259: To Partner or Not to Partner?
To partner or not to partner? That is the question! Honestly: we’re not huge fans of partnerships. However, there is a right way to go about them. Let’s take a good hard look at the topics of timing, the perceived value versus the actual value, and how to get in (or out) of a partnership!
Episode at a glance:
- Business partnerships are like marriages
- The most common points of contention
- Tips for partnership success
- Exit strategy
Episode 258: The New Professional Patient Care Model
Thinking can create confusion, but DOING does not. Go into action by taking a brave step outside of the box. Let’s not continue to just keep putting a bandaid over a broken system. We don’t have time to dance around the issues, let’s take control and address this head-on.
Episode at a glance:
- The difference between needs and wants
- We are currently in an outdated “fee for service” model
- Leaders take responsibility
- Components of the new model
Episode 257: Solutions to the Income Squeeze
Education equals empowerment. You no longer have the luxury of continuing to operate as you always have in private practice. Let’s go over the strategies and solutions that will help lessen the blow of the income squeeze that we’ve been discussing and experiencing.
Episode at a glance:
- Let’s talk about Economics
- 5 major challenges we are facing
- Insurance solutions
- The Hybrid operating strategy
Episode 256: A Journey Into the History of Healthcare
Today’s podcast takes a clinical and informative turn! How did we get where we are now? Let’s set the stage for how this economic game started so that we can see how this impacts physical therapy, and develop solutions and strategies for the future. Take control of your costs, schedule and technology to create a balanced practice!
Episode at a glance:
- Top challenges in physical therapy practice right now
- Timeline of evolution of healthcare
- The history of Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare
Resources:
- American Healthcare History: A Timeline on the Evolution of Coverage
- Timeline: History of the U.S. Health Care System | ThriveAP
- Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2020
- The Pros and Cons of Obamacare
- The Evolution of the U.S. Healthcare System | Encyclopedia.com
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/evolution-us-healthcare-system
