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

Therapy Matters is your one-stop resource for expert insights and advice to help you stay one step ahead of the changing needs, demands, and requirements of the therapy and rehab industry. Each episode features guests from successful therapy practices, industry thought leaders, government dignitaries, and cutting-edge vendors who have successfully navigated market challenges, sharing tips, tricks, and best practices to help empower the therapy community. Topics cover all specialties, including PT, OT, SLP, Pediatrics, and ABA, and focus on everything from patient engagement, clinical documentation, patient outcomes, revenue cycle operations, reimbursement policy, and business growth. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

E34: Leveraging Social Media to Grow your PT Practice

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 mediaCommon pitfalls and things to avoidHow Tom created a 'viral' postA special giveaway for our listeners of Tom's book, 'Rehab Science!' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
39:57

E33: Best Practices for Building a PT Practice

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 continuityHow to think about expanding your practice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-11
32:00

E32: Building Your Dream PT Practice through Community

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 effortsWhat he thinks is the most important thing a business needs in order to succeedBiggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they are starting out their businessBe sure to check out Corey's podcast The Health Hustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-27
29:12

E31: Provider and Credentialing Enrollment Best Practices

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 issuesThe dangers of not credentialing - ‘Dr. Death’Best practices for streamlining paperwork, reducing errors, and creating an efficient credentialing process Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-13
31:40

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

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 cultureTraining your providers to do operational tactics AND make human connections, manage emotions, and employ emotional intelligence when working with othersHow to motivate and inspire your employees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
31:03

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

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 successBetter management systemsExplanation of the clinical ladderMaking the process smoother for transition of care from inpatient to outpatient Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-16
39:27

E28: PT Burnout and Provider Satisfaction Solutions Part 2

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 industryWhy there aren't a lot of clinical sites for graduatesWhat employers can do to attract good talentAPTA Special Interest Group for pioneers and innovators in the PT spaceFind out more about Katie by visiting: https://learn.redefinehealthed.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
21:08

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

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 yearsFinding solutions for reimbursement issuesWhy people aren't shifting their therapy care modelsFind out more about Katie by visiting: https://learn.redefinehealthed.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-18
29:42

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

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 practiceTrends and challenges to keep in mindManaging patient engagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-04
18:18

E25: Creating Leads Organically

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 questionsSolving HIPPA compliance for releasing patient sessionsBiggest opportunities for PTs in private practice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-21
30:46

E24: Adapt Your Communications

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 areMaking the shift in marketing to marketing yourselfSolving for communication challenges Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-07
30:52

E23: Protect Your Practice against Cyberattacks

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-22
35:27

E22: Solving Staffing Issues

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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-08
32:47

E21: Does Split Ownership Lead to Happier Patients?

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 Brought to you by Raintree Produced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-25
34:37

E20: Doing Leadership Development RIGHT

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 WRONGAn organization's responsibility to provide leadership opportunitiesHow pushing people into leadership roles can backfireBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-14
34:20

E19: Discussing the Medicare Fee Schedule Final Ruling

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 ScheduleWhat was the final ruling and how will it affect the industryChanges to the MIPS programBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-30
25:53

E18: Transitioning to Running Your Own Practice

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 businessThe realities of running a cash based practiceHow Ben markets locallyBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-16
21:48

E17: Walking With Your Patient

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 MethodHow to incorporate care plans into the patient's lifestyleMatt's thoughts on caring for athletesBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-02
30:07

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

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 acquisitionsWhat is driving the current perception of the marketHow to attract buyers in today's marketBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-19
19:34

Will A.I. Take Over Physical Therapy?

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 HouseShould PT's be worried about A.I. taking their jobs?The current state of A.I. and it's possible futureBrought to you by RaintreeProduced by Connversa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-05
36:14

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