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Medicare Stopped Paying… Here’s What Smart PT Owners Did

Medicare Stopped Paying… Here’s What Smart PT Owners Did

Update: 2025-11-12
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Medicare just paused payments, and most PT owners are panicking. But you don’t have to.


In this episode, we break down how to offer cash-based programs that patients actually want, like the “Return to Restaurant” and “Legacy Memory” packages. Learn how to boost income, reduce insurance dependency, and recession-proof your clinic now.


Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast


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EPISODE BREAKDOWN

[00:49 ] — Medicare Payment Holds

[01:29 ] — Business Resilience: Handling Payment Delays

[02:01 ] — Personal Financial Strategies

[02:48 ] — Cash Reserves: How Much is Enough?

[04:48 ] — Diversifying Income Sources

[05:37 ] — Concierge Membership: A New Revenue Stream

[06:28 ] — Handling Refunds and Client Satisfaction

[07:09 ] — Creating Value in Services

[08:03 ] — Effective Communication with Clients

[08:32 ] — Naming Strategies: Avoiding the Word 'Fee'

[09:01 ] — Creating Specific Programs for Patients

[10:23 ] — The Importance of Program Naming

[12:24 ] — Leveraging Self-Pay Services

[13:07 ] — Innovative Service Ideas: Beyond Traditional Settings

[15:09 ] — Return to Restaurant Program: A Case Study

[16:32 ] — Logistics of Outings with Clients

[19:30 ] — Packaging and Pricing Programs

[21:00 ] — Creative Solutions for Cash Flow Issues

[21:34 ] — Family Chronicles: Combining Therapy with Memories

[24:12 ] — Implementing Memory Programs in Therapy

[24:35 ] — Pricing and Value of Services

[28:00 ] — Exploring Service Options for Memory Programs

[28:30 ] — Testing and Pre-Selling New Services

[31:23 ] — Final Thoughts and Parting Shots


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Medicare Stopped Paying… Here’s What Smart PT Owners Did

Medicare Stopped Paying… Here’s What Smart PT Owners Did