Providing patients discounts for using medical providers that agree to charge one set price for expensive procedures such as knee replacement surgery can result in savings for both patients and payors, according to a RAND Corporation study published in Health Affairs.
APTQI and a coalition of organizations representing healthcare providers call on the House and Senate to address deficiencies in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and halt deep payment cuts to providers.
A study presented during the recent American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting suggests that physical therapy after hip replacement surgery may not be necessary.
Support the Foot offers QUICK TAPE, which consists of a one-piece foot strap that, according to the company, duplicates the “Low Dye” method of foot wrapping for patients with plantar fasciitis.
A growing selection of orthotic braces expands the possibilities for fit and function for users from all walks of life. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rachel Doucet, MSc PT, BSc KINE, and Amy Wallace McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.
As the cost of treatment rises, pain management solutions that are efficient and effective become vital assets in the therapist’s toolbox.
Emerging trends point toward combining traditional treatments with new, noninvasive technologies for successful pain management and restoration of function. A feature for Physical Therapy Products by Rushi Shahiwala, PT.
Finding the right products and technologies to help patients overcome chronic back and neck problems.
Simple exercise tools and online platforms get the spotlight as a complementary option for delivery of services. A feature for the June/July 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Taylor C. Kucera, PT, DPT, MBA, SCS, CSCS, and Chris Chalko, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS.