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A CHANGING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT

PTPN develops tools to help practices participate in CCJR payment program.

PT Products Online. April 6, 2016.

PTPN celebrates 30 years of service to the nation’s physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Evidence in Motion. May 29, 2015.

Innovators spotlight: PTPN successfully expands value proposition in changing marketplace.

Scott Public Relations. March 6, 2013. Joy Scott.

Contemporary topics in healthcare: Accountable Care Organizations. (PDF)

PT in Motion. February 2012. Jane Sherwin.

Tune in: POPTS stir the pot in California. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. December 2011.

Impact Q & A: PTPN President and CEO Michael Weinper, PT, M.P.H. (PDF)

Impact. November 2010.

Referral-for-profit drives up health costs by creating inherent conflict of interest.

National Underwriter. September 25, 2009. Michael Weinper.

The “Managed Care Express” and the rise of the corporates. (PDF)

Impact. August 2008. James E. Glinn Sr. and Michael Weinper.

What should employers do about healthcare?

Harvard Business School Working Knowledge. July 16, 2008. Michael E. Porter, Elizabeth O. Teisberg and Scott Wallace.

CASH-PAY SERVICES

The dos and don’ts of wellness programs for your Medicare patients.

Impact. March 2015. Mitchel Kaye and Joyce Klee.

The evolution of the cash-pay business model. (PDF)

Impact. April 2013. Michael Weinper.

Cash in on Kinesio Taping® — a big hit with the athletes. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. November 2012.

Boost your bottom line with cash-pay options: Discover wellness programs — a jackpot you can’t afford to pass up. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. June 2012.

Cash-pay wellness services: Strengthening your financial footing in an uncertain market. (PDF)

Impact. January 2011. Michael Weinper.

Physical therapists have what it takes: Meeting the health and fitness needs of Americans in challenging times. (PDF)

Impact. May 2010. Michael Weinper.

HEALTHCARE POLICY

New legislation takes on therapy cap: If passed, bill would permanently repeal $1,870 ceiling for therapy services. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. June 2011.

What will healthcare reform mean for the private practitioner? (PDF)

Impact. January 2010. Michael Weinper and Jerry Connolly.
Note: Scroll to page 38 for the article.

Rehab providers face a rocky 2008 — If Congress doesn’t take action. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2008.

JOINING A NEW OUTPATIENT NETWORK

PTPN expands national outpatient rehab network.

EIM Education Updates. June 11, 2014.

Outpatient rehabilitation network affects value, bottom line.

Managed Healthcare Executive. May 1, 2007. Michael Weinper.

MANAGED CARE CONTRACTING

Health plan contracting: Espionage or sabotage? (PDF)

Impact. November 2009. Nancy Rothenberg.
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Therapists: Master your contract negotiation tactics. (PDF)

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. August 2009.

To sign or not to sign: Managed care contracts and your bottom line. (PDF)

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. July 2008.

MEASURING OUTCOMES

PTPN releases two position papers on lowering costs, improving outcomes.

WorkCompWire. June 13, 2016.

National payers adopt PTPN’s pay-for-outcomes program for physical therapy and occupational therapy services. (PDF)

Managed Care Outlook. February 15, 2013.

Four steps get your practice report-card ready to prove your quality care. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2011.

OSHA, CMS AND HIPPA COMPLIANCE

Three OSHA safeguards outpatient rehab clinics overlook. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. September 2008.

PARTNERSHIPS WITH PTPN

Big news from our friends at PTPN in Louisiana: PTPN partners with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana for innovative physical and occupational therapy program.

EIM Education Updates. April 28, 2014.

STOTT PILATES® and PTPN launch preferred vendor program.

STOTT PILATES. October 1, 2010.

PTPN MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Faris joins Spooner Physical Therapy

Alliance Physical Therapy: How COVID has impacted the physical therapy industry

Spooner Physical Therapy celebrates 25 years

3 Plus Your Health — Alliance Physical Therapy

Patients replace electronics stolen from physical therapy office

Tri-county medical care providers adopt healthy practices

Parents turn to online support to help with therapy for special needs children while staying at home

Moreau Physical Therapy acquires fourth Baton Rouge location

Alliance Physical Therapy

Spotlight: Spooner Physical Therapy

All Star Physical Therapy is a step above the rest in Fallbrook

Reader’s Choice: Physical Edge, Best Physical Therapy

Danny Turner, PT

Where did all of my muscles go?

Aqua cycling: A fun, soothing underwater workout.

Los Angeles Times. September 2, 2017. Lisa Boone.

Improve your golf swing with physical therapy.

Los Altos Town Crier. April 19, 2017. Kim Gladfelter.

Golden Bear grows physically: Ripon office opens this Wednesday.

Manteca Bulletin. March 27, 2017. Jason Campbell.

ProCare Physical Therapy of South Plainfield now offering vestibular rehabilitation program.

TAPinto.net. March 17, 2016. Victoria Caruso.

Active measures: All Star Physical Therapy puts people on the mend and back on the move.

The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News. March 10, 2016.

Physical therapy for the physically fit?

The Hanford Sentinel. February 10, 2016.

Morris Hall, PLLC, Carefree Physical Therapy, Foothills Chiropractic, MH Financial open house.

Sonoran News. November 4, 2015.

All Star Physical Therapy welcomes new doctor.

Valley News. November 2, 2015.

ProCare Physical Therapy — First-class care, focused on you.

Tap into South Plainfield. October 19, 2015. Victoria Caruso.

Keys to fitness: Movement and brain function.

The Rafu Shimpo: Los Angeles Japanese Daily News. October 9, 2015. Sheila Yonemoto.

Talking aquatic physical therapy with Pinnacle’s Theresa Locke.

The Pine Tree. June 8, 2015.

Kathy Whooley marks 30 years serving community.

Larchmont Chronicle. June 4, 2015. Jane Gilman.

See a physical therapist first for lower back pain.

The Hanford Sentinel. May 20, 2015. Maria Fermoile.

80% of Americans suffer from back pain that may be avoidable.

The Pine Tree. March 31, 2015.

Filtering out misinformation.

Hanford Sentinel. February 18, 2015. Maria Fermoile and Chris Telesmanic.

The all too common ankle sprain.

Hanford Sentinel. February 4, 2015. Maria Fermoile and Chris Telesmanic.

Kelly is part detective, part therapist.

Napa Valley Register. February 3, 2015. Jennifer Huffman.

Keeping your shoulders healthy.

The Sentinel. June 30, 2014. Maria Fermoile.

Roundtable discussion on treating chronic pain: Physical therapy professionals discuss the technology, modalities, and devices available for the treatment and management of chronic pain. (PDF)

Physical Therapy Products. January 2014. Cassandra Perez.

Pinnacle Physical Therapy will celebrate 20 years at the September Chamber mixer.

The Pine Tree. September 13, 2013.

Bishop Amat to honor owner of Diamond Bar sports medicine business.

Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch. August 21, 2013. Melanie C. Johnson.

Keys to fitness: Integrative manual therapy.

The Rafu Shimpo. August 15, 2013. Sheila Yonemoto.

Local physical therapy clinic wins Gold Practice Award from national network.

The Pine Tree. August 8, 2013.

Aging with power.

KHTS AM1220. June 4, 2013. Myles McNamara and Diane Blair.

Rancho Santa Margarita Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years.

Orange County Register. October 10, 2012.

New Cabrillo gym is ‘Best in the county.’

Capitola Patch. August 17, 2012. Maria Grusauskas.

Q & A with Cristina Faucheux, PT, Vice President of Moreau Physical Therapy in Zachary, Louisiana. (PDF)

NEWS-Line for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. August 2012.

Watching over the Wolves.

Napa Valley Register. April 30, 2012. Marty James.

Local industry news and notes: Carnahan clinic wins Gold Practice Award.

Santa Maria Times. April 6, 2012.

Lendaris Physical Therapy receives distinction.

Napa Valley Register. March 29, 2012.

Founder aims to make Merced therapy center “somewhere you feel you want to be.”

Merced Sun-Star. March 19, 2012. Mike Tharp.

2011 APTA State Legislative Award winners announced during state forum.

PT in Motion. October 7, 2011.

Physical therapists fighting bill to allow doc-owned clinics. (PDF)

WorkCompCentral. March 7, 2011. Greg Jones.

Will assembly bill help or hurt physical therapists?

California Healthline. March 3, 2011. David Gorn.

Santa Maria therapists help in Haiti.

Lompoc Record. December 25, 2010. Brian Bullock.

Glenn Hughes: Tales of the tape.

Napa Valley Register. September 14, 2010. Marty James.

SMART BUSINESS

PTPN thought leadership papers highlight how innovation can reduce costs for payers while providing better outcomes for patients.

Business Wire. June 6, 2016.

Don’t get too discount-happy with patients. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. October 2009.

Tough economic times? Try these innovative ways to save. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. October 2009.

Harder times call for tough cost-saving measures. (PDF)

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. July 2009.

Shop smart: Gather crucial info from vendors and customers. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. January 2008.

SPECIALIZED CARE

A national network makes physical therapy more accessible for seniors.

ParentGiving.com. March 23, 2010.

Need for women’s health specialists is growing. (PDF)

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. March 2009.

Fitness and wellness programs: Make your practice more fiscally fit. (PDF)

Briefings on Outpatient Rehab Reimbursement and Regulations. August 2008.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Workers’ comp programs begin to leverage outcomes data and new payment models.

WorkCompWire. May 16, 2016. Nancy Rothenberg.

Using a strategic approach to PT to improve total cost and outcomes.

WorkCompWire. May 10, 2016. Nancy Rothenberg.

Don’t always turn to opioids: Physical therapy may be preferable for injured workers, employers.

Property Casualty 360°. April 3, 2015. Michael Weinper.

The Goldilocks syndrome, part II: Getting PT just right.

WorkCompWire. March 11, 2014. Michael Weinper.

The Goldilocks syndrome: How much PT is just right for an injured worker?

WorkCompWire. March 4, 2014. Michael Weinper.

Get started on the right foot with your worker’s comp patients. (PDF)

Eli’s Rehab Report. May 2010.

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