Aug 24From Patient Care to Profit: How Real-Time Monitoring Can Help Physical Therapists Boost RevenueAs a physical therapist, the main focus is always on providing quality care to patients. But let’s face it, the success of your practice also depends on your ability to generate revenue. Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is an increasingly popular healthcare topic. While it is an exciting new development, there…Telehealth3 min readTelehealth3 min read
Aug 7REMOTE THERAPEUTIC MONITORINGRemote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) enables remote management of non-physiological patient data such as musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. In 2022, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced RTM codes as a payment mechanism to manage therapy adherence outside clinical settings, but adoption was low due to limitations in billing…Physical Therapy2 min readPhysical Therapy2 min read
Oct 12, 2021Physical therapists as essential healthcare providersStudies have advocated that physical therapists can significantly improve health outcomes by actively participating in the primary healthcare domain. …Physical Therapy2 min readPhysical Therapy2 min read
Oct 7, 2021Physical therapy reducing MSK pains and improving quality of lifeMSK disorders are common in the obese and geriatric population. About 10 percent of primary care and ER visits include patients with MSK pains. According to a report published by National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), about 7.4 percent of US adult citizens suffer from severe MSK pains that limit…Physical Therapy2 min readPhysical Therapy2 min read
Sep 30, 2021MSK disorders and continuous painMusculoskeletal disorders affect the quality of life with acute and chronic pains. Such conditions contribute as the leading cause of disability around the world affecting the mobility and dexterity of the patients. Different studies have also claimed that depression is associated with MSK disorders as the consistent and poorly treated…Musculoskeletal2 min readMusculoskeletal2 min read
Sep 13, 2021Exercises and MSK disorders — benefits, long-term effects, costs in progressMSK conditions are very common and almost every other person is suffering from musculoskeletal pain that affects their mobility and dexterity. MSK disorders have burdened the economic and healthcare system with increased costs, reduced productivity, and an increase in the number of patients. Researches show that physical exercises can help…Msk2 min readMsk2 min read
Aug 23, 2021Patient Engagement Solutions Designed for Researchers of Cancer Treatment and RehabilitationEvery year about 14 million people are diagnosed with cancer and the numbers are invariably increasing. With better medical care and recent advancement in treatment technologies, healthcare systems have managed to successfully improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for patients. Cancer rehabilitation is becoming the new frontier in improving the quality…Patient Engagement2 min readPatient Engagement2 min read
Aug 12, 2021Care coordination and care transition for MSKD patientsCare transition and coordination from acute to post-acute care become increasingly important for managing utilization and patient outcomes. MSK patients often have a history of consultations with different physicians and PTs, and the inadequate transfer of medical information, when admitted to nursing facilities, can affect their outcomes and quality of…Care Coordination2 min readCare Coordination2 min read
Aug 4, 2021MSK treatment and current practicesThe modern lifestyle has affected the overall well-being of people considerably. Throughout the day, the sedentary lives and recently working from home only increases the chances of suffering from musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Non-drug treatments are useful but in instances with chronic pain, many experts recommend painkillers or mostly opioids. All…Msk2 min readMsk2 min read
Jul 28, 2021Managing patients in SNFs remotely by ACO physiciansManaging patients in SNFs can be time-consuming for physicians, especially for those associated with ACOs. Reduced presence of physicians due to COVID restrictions and inefficient care transfer make the continuum of care challenging for patients in SNFs. According to a study, 1 out of 4 patients is readmitted within a…Virtual Care2 min readVirtual Care2 min read
