FOTO Rehab Outcomes Blog

Earlier this year I came upon a news story about Apple and how Apple is definitely taking steps to move into the health and medical world.

I recently came upon a particular device and system that focuses on remote patient monitoring in a way that might be helpful for physical therapists.

Is there value in when a person receives services from a physical therapist?

Now that you have had time to read the final rule or various blog posts and news releases across the internet, if you are required to participate (or are choosing to opt-in), you need to decide which reporting option is best for you.

I sometimes wonder if being able to quickly predict outcomes of care will be of high importance as payment models change.

Treating individuals who have knee pain is very common in rehabilitation. An updated consensus statement has been released for treating individuals who have patellofemoral knee pain.

For many of you who just learned that you will be required to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), your head is now spinning on how to get yourself up to speed and ready for January 1, 2019.  

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  released the final rule for calendar year 2019.  Qualified Clinical Data Registries, Merit-based Incentive Payment System, Functional Limitation Reporting, KX modifiers, Telehealth, Coding for Assistants and more!  

Have you thought about people who have been recently diagnosed with cancer? Often times these individuals do choose to undergo medical treatment.

The Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association is holding its annual conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It isn't too late to register! The conference is scheduled from November 7-10. I spent some time reviewing the sessions. I'll highlight the top picks that I think will be favorites for leaders with an outcomes focus.