Therapy Matters: A Podcast About the Physical Therapy and Rehab Industry

E34: Leveraging Social Media to Grow your PT Practice

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:54:30 GMT

Tom Walters, Orthopedic Physical Therapist of Rehab Science, joins us today to talk about how he uses social media to expand on his passion for educating, what you need to get started building your social media presence for your practice, and how social media can help grow your practice.

Best practices for social media
Common pitfalls and things to avoid
How Tom created a 'viral' post
A special giveaway for our listeners of Tom's book, 'Rehab Science!'

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E33: Best Practices for Building a PT Practice

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:00:38 GMT

Wealth Coach Christopher Music joins us today on the podcast to discuss how he has help Physical Therapy and Rehab practices build for maximum value for almost 20 years, the basics you need to know before building your practice, and how you should think about practice income.

How to think about debt
How estate ties into your practices continuity
How to think about expanding your practice

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E32: Building Your Dream PT Practice through Community

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:59 GMT

Corey Hiben, founder and owner of Andro Brands and host of The Health Hustle podcast, joins us today to talk about how he helps PT Practices buld their dream practice through marketing, social media, and building communities around your content.

How you should focus your marketing efforts
What he thinks is the most important thing a business needs in order to succeed
Biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they are starting out their business

Be sure to check out Corey's podcast The Health Hustle

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E31: Provider and Credentialing Enrollment Best Practices

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:01 GMT

Bill Sillar, Vice President of Business Development at Raintree, joins us today to talk about how provider and credentialing enrollment is an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY when running a successful practice.

Solving for compliance issues
The dangers of not credentialing - ‘Dr. Death’
Best practices for streamlining paperwork, reducing errors, and creating an efficient credentialing process

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E30: Developing Leadership and High-Performance Individuals in Your Practice

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:47 GMT

Janie Taylor, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Confluent Health, talks with us about how to find the best people for your practice and how to provide them with leadership and development to create a high-performance culture.

How revenue can help create a high-performance culture
Training your providers to do operational tactics AND make human connections, manage emotions, and employ emotional intelligence when working with others
How to motivate and inspire your employees

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E29: Removing Health System Barriers in PT for Better Access to Care

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:05 GMT

Director of Rehabilitation Services at Sturdy Memorial, Keri Dickinson, joins us today to talk about better patient care, creating better efficiencies and workflows for referrals from providers, and how to establish better relationships with patients.

How Kari measures success
Better management systems
Explanation of the clinical ladder
Making the process smoother for transition of care from inpatient to outpatient

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E28: PT Burnout and Provider Satisfaction Solutions Part 2

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT

We are back with Katie O'Bright, Owner of Redefine Health Education, in this part 2 of our 2 part special episode. On this half, Katie dives into the problems in the Physical Therapy industry with provider satisfaction and employee burnout.

Solving the challenges of PT graduates not going into the industry
Why there aren't a lot of clinical sites for graduates
What employers can do to attract good talent
APTA Special Interest Group for pioneers and innovators in the PT space

Find out more about Katie by visiting: https://learn.redefinehealthed.com/

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E27: Shifting Your Therapy Model to Better Provide for Patients Part 1

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:01 GMT

Katie O'Bright, Owner of Redefine Health Education, in this part 1 of a 2 part episode, joins us to discuss how she is helping practices adjust their therapy care models to better provide for patients.

How therapy practices have evolved over the years
Finding solutions for reimbursement issues
Why people aren't shifting their therapy care models

Find out more about Katie by visiting: https://learn.redefinehealthed.com/

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E26: Key Considerations for Leaders Who Aim to Expand Their Practice

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:48 GMT

Chief Product Officer at Raintree, Vu Nguyen, joins us to talk about how to expand and scale your practice and, our upcoming webinar series, "Focus on Growth," that can help you reach your business goals.

Biggest things to consider when expanding your practice
Trends and challenges to keep in mind
Managing patient engagement

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E25: Creating Leads Organically

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:39:36 GMT

Tony Maritato, Owner of Total Therapy Solutions, joins us today to talk about how he attracts his customers using digital content. Leveraging Youtube, he's amassed over 9 million views on video content!!!

How he documents his sessions for his patient's questions
Solving HIPPA compliance for releasing patient sessions
Biggest opportunities for PTs in private practice

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E24: Adapt Your Communications

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:49 GMT

Host of PT Pintcast, Jimmy McKay, joins us to talk about the challenges and solutions for Physical Therapy practices across the board.

How to meet customers where they are
Making the shift in marketing to marketing yourself
Solving for communication challenges

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E23: Protect Your Practice against Cyberattacks

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Scott Owens, Owner of BluTinuity, joins us to talk about how ransomware is a huge problem every healthcare practice should be thinking about.

• How to get started protect your information virtually
• Risk management strategies that you should consider
• Understanding what asset are at risk of cyberattack

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E22: Solving Staffing Issues

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Nancy Mura, President of Survival Strategies, talks with our host Allison about her journey into the Pediatrics industry. Other topics discussed in this episode include:

• Best practices in Private Practice
• Solving staffing issues
• Positioning your 'A' team within your practice

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E21: Does Split Ownership Lead to Happier Patients?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Nick Weber, Chief Operating Officer at Team Rehab, joins us to talk about how their business model give Clinic Directors flexibility within their clinics to create their own environment and culture of patient care.

Some of what we talk about:

· The financial commitment for clinician owners in a split ownership model

· The recruiting and onboarding of new owner-operators

· Operational resources for clinic directors

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E20: Doing Leadership Development RIGHT

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT

This week we talk to Tom Denninger, Senior Director of Learning and Development at ATI Physical Therapy about developing leaders!

Some of what we talk about:

How many organizations still develop leadership WRONG
An organization's responsibility to provide leadership opportunities
How pushing people into leadership roles can backfire

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E19: Discussing the Medicare Fee Schedule Final Ruling

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:00:00 GMT

This week Allison brings on Veda Collmer, Kathryn Rigda, and Kaitlin Beal to talk through the Medicare Fee Schedule ruling and its potential impact on the Physical Therapy industry.

Some of what we talk about:

Summary of the Medicare Fee Schedule
What was the final ruling and how will it affect the industry
Changes to the MIPS program

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E18: Transitioning to Running Your Own Practice

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Ben Weinstein, owner of Myomechanix Physical Therapy and Training in Nashville joins the show this week to tell his success story of opening and running his own practice!

Some of what we talk about:

How Ben went from directing a large practice to owning his own business
The realities of running a cash based practice
How Ben markets locally

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E17: Walking With Your Patient

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Physical Therapist at Premise Health, Matt Huey, joins Allison to break down what a great patient journey looks like.

Some of what we talk about:

Matt explains the McKenzie Method
How to incorporate care plans into the patient's lifestyle
Matt's thoughts on caring for athletes

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E16: Perception vs. Reality: Current Market for M&A in Rehab Therapy

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Paul Martin of Martin Healthcare Advisors, joins Allison this week to give us the rundown on the current market. Is what we are hearing online what's actually happening?

Some of what we talk about:

The state of mergers and acquisitions
What is driving the current perception of the market
How to attract buyers in today's market

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Will A.I. Take Over Physical Therapy?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT

We are taking a break this week but wanted to make sure if you haven't heard this episode yet, you definitely should!
Vice President of Clinical Integration and Innovation at the American Physical Therapy Association Drew Contreras stops by to talk all things artificial intelligence within the Physical Therapy and Rehab space!

Some of what we talk about:

Drew's background and his experience as a physical therapist assigned to the White House
Should PT's be worried about A.I. taking their jobs?
The current state of A.I. and it's possible future

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E15: Using Data to Improve Patient Satisfaction

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Chief Clinical Officer for Buffalo Rehab Group Physical and Occupational Therapy, Eric Herman, joins Allison to talk about how technology influences patient outcome.

Some of what we talk about:

Leveraging business intelligence correctly
Importance of developing and scheduling the full plan of care on day one
How setting expectations lead to higher patient satisfaction

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E14: Alternate Careers For PTs

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Dr. Meredith Castin joins Allison to tell her story of transitioning from patient care to founding The Non-Clinical PT.

Some of what we talk about:

Some of the events that lead Dr. Castin to leave patient care
Why the patient care system is "broken"
Why it's increasingly difficult to leave the practice

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E13: Could Faulty Data Have Made the PT Labor Shortage Worse?

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Executive Chair of Confluent Health, Larry Benz, joins Scott in talking about one of the most pressing issues in healthcare today: labor.

Some of what we talk about:

How the shortage wasn't a surprise
The CAPTE bottleneck
How a ACAPT paper may have exacerbated the shortage

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E12: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally with PT Organizations

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Athletico's Senior VP of Clinical Operations, Brian Beaulieu, joins the show this week to talk about the importance of getting involved in local, state, and nationwide groups to better the Physical Therapy and Rehab space as a whole.

Some of what we talk about:

Why Brian is so passionate about advocating for being an advocate
The TEAM Act – now called the EMPOWER Act (H.R. 4878/S. 2459)
The importance of having your voice heard

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E11: Addressing Falling PT Payments

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

This week a panel of APTA leaders join the show to talk about getting paid! We have VP of Public Affairs Aaron Bishop, VP of Government Affairs Justin Elliott, and Director of Health Policy and Payment Kate Gilliard.

Some of what we talk about:

How the payment schedule for Medicare has been stagnant for several years
What APTA is doing to address the issue
How consumers can help

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E10: Will A.I. Take Over Physical Therapy?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Vice President of Clinical Integration and Innovation at the American Physical Therapy Association Drew Contreras stops by to talk all things artificial intelligence within the Physical Therapy and Rehab space!

Some of what we talk about:

Drew's background and his experience as a physical therapist assigned to the White House
Should PT's be worried about A.I. taking their jobs?
The current state of A.I. and it's possible future

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E9: Addressing the Biggest Therapy & Rehab Workforce Challenges

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Senior Vice President at the American Physical Therapy Association Tara Manal joins the show this week to give us some insight into some of the biggest workforce challenges facing the Therapy and Rehab space.

Some of what we talk about:

What's driving the shortage of physical therapists
How to address burnout
How student debt relates to the shortages

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E8: The Biggest Issues Facing Physical Therapy Practices Today

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT

CEO of the American Physical Therapy Association, Justin Moore, gives us some insight into the broad issues facing physical therapy practices today.

Some of what we talk about:

The issue with static pay
How a higher demand for physical therapy is driving our workforce shortage
How artificial intelligence is affecting the T&R space

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E7: An Investor's Perspective of the Therapy and Rehab Space

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Serent Capital's John Caselli joins the show to talk about the current Therapy and Rehab space and answers our investment questions.

Some of what we talk about:

Overall view of the T&R's past and present
4 critical questions a practice should ask itself when looking for investment
Planning a timeline to sell

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E6: Increasing Profit with Business Intelligence

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Healthcare IT guru Bill Sillar joins the show to explain the complicated but beneficial concept of Business Intelligence (BI).

Some of what we talk about:

What is Business Intelligence?
How BI helps you find the data you need
How BI could help you reduce no-shows and cancellations

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E5: The Story of Ivy Rehab for Kids

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:00 GMT

CEO of Ivy Rehab for Kids, Troy Bage, joins the show to talk about their inspiring story, mission, and culture.

Some of what we talk about:

The history of Ivy Rehab for Kids, and why Troy is passionate about this business
Tips and tricks around growing a pediatric therapy provider
How processes from the adult therapy business translates to the pediatric space

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E4: Surviving Medicare Cuts

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Revenue Cycle Expert Tricia Morgan-Putt joins Allison to talk about the current Medicare landscape and how to navigate the latest cuts.

Some of what we talk about:

Lessening the impact of Medicare cuts
The role of your front office staff in collecting payments
The impact of bedside manner on your revenue

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E3: Turning Your Patients into Super-fans

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Raintree's Director of Digital Marketing, Cameron DeJong, joins Allison to nerd out on their favorite topic: Marketing! We specifically discuss ways to retain employees and patients and turn them into SUPER-FANS of your practice!

Some of what we talk about:

How to define a super-fan
Why super-fandom is important
Actionables that you can use to turn your patients into super-fans

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E2: 3 Things You Need to Know About Compliance in Therapy and Rehab

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Healthcare attorney Veda Collmer sits down with Scott to talk COMPLIANCE! Veda is a compliance expert with over 2 decades of experience in healthcare technology.

Some of what we talk about:

Overall awareness of how practices should be protecting themselves
Billing fraud
The mistake of "billing by feel"
Risks of billing incorrectly

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E1: Tips and Tricks for Running a Successful Therapy Practice in Rural America

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:00 GMT

On the first official episode of Therapy Matters we bring in Simon Hargus! As the owner and CEO of First Settlement Physical Therapy, Simon oversees 37 practices in rural Ohio and West Virginia.

Some of what we talk about:

Whether it's possible to have a successful practice in rural America
How it's advantageous to be a rural practice
Strategies Simon employs to continue growing the business
How community plays a huge role in the business

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Welcome to Therapy Matters!

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:00:00 GMT

Hello! Therapy Matters is a one stop resource for everything Therapy and Rehab! In this episode we talk about launching the show, why we think a podcast for the Physical Therapy space is important, and what you will get out of the show as a listener.

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