Guest Blog: Offering Solutions to Help with Fall Prevention
It’s never good when a senior hurts themselves in a fall – but when the incident happens in a hospital or doctor’s office, the stakes can feel even higher. To help improve patient safety and prevent injuries and even death, healthcare leaders need to implement strategies to reduce the risk of patients falling. The data…
Guest Blog: How Digital Payment Could Drive Options for Physical Therapy Groups
By Tom Furr, CEO of PatientPay What began as a private practice therapy group formed in partnership with a professional basketball player transistioned into a group of 40 physical and hand therapy clinics across the Northwest in 2019. But it took a shift to digital payment and account management to protect the solo status at…
APTQI Supports Efforts to Educate the Next Generation of BIPOC Physical Therapists
The APTQI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee assists the Board of Directors in creating and supporting initiatives that will empower APTQI’s member companies to promote diversity and equity in the workplace and inclusion in the communities in which they serve. In a new guest blog post, Dr. Heidi Jannenga, Chair of APTQI’s DEI Steering Committee…
Enhancing Chronic Pain Management with Physical Therapy
Chronic pain affects millions of individuals across the United States, prompting a critical evaluation of the current strategies for its management. A recent study, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), underscores the need for a more comprehensive and balanced approach to chronic…
APTQI Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Stop -3.4% Medicare Cut
As a leading advocate for physical therapy quality and innovation, APTQI recognizes the importance of Medicare payment stability, not only for our member organizations but for the entire healthcare system and the patients it serves. That is why APTQI joined 53 other organizations on November 6 in signing a letter calling for Congress to stop…
Senator King Unveils “Stand Strong” Legislative Package
In a significant move to address the pressing issue of household falls and their consequences in Maine, and nationwide, Senator Angus King (I-Maine) has announced a legislative initiative aimed at helping older residents “Stand Strong” and avoid fall-related injuries. ATPQI is committed to promoting the well-being of older Americans and wholeheartedly supports this effort to…