PPS Impact Magazine

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Practice Makes Perfect

How to bring about disruption by mastering the basics.

By Subha Nagasubramanian, PT, DPT, MS

Open for Business

How much does it cost to open a physical therapy private practice?

By Olajide Kolawole, PT

Energize Your Workplace Injury Prevention Programs

Tap into employee experience.

By Kristen Cederlind, OTR/L, and Barb Herke-Smith, PT

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

Legislation, Advocacy, and the Government Affairs Committee

By Tom DiAngelis, PT, DPT

The fall is always an interesting time from an advocacy perspective, and this year has proven to be no different.
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EDITOR'S NOTE

Give Change a Chance

By Stacy M. Menz, PT, DPT, PCS

Disruptive Innovation. These words may cause a different reaction in each of you. To some, the thought may be scary.
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Departments

Regulatory Activity Continues While the 115th Congress Draws to a Close
The 115th Congress began with the Republican majority in both houses of Congress making many promises of policy change.
By Alpha Lillstrom Cheng, JD, MA

Administrator's Edge

Reimagining the Wheel
How to add innovative ideas to your practice.
By Kim Stamp, PPS Certified Administrator

Book Review

The Imperfect Perfectionist: Seasonal Secrets for a Happy, Balanced Life
“When you see a fork in the road, take it.” -Yogi Berra
Review by Fawn Coussens, PT, MSPT

Legal Impact

My Physical Therapist Is a Terrible Provider
How to deal with negative online reviews while complying with HIPAA.
By Paul J. Welk, PT, JD

Marketing

Incorporating the Annual Physical Therapy Exam into Your Practice
Develop relationships by becoming the trusted provider of choice.
By Darren Rodia, PT, DPT, MS, and Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS

PPS On The Move

Member Spotlight - M. Shannon O’Kelley, PT, MPT
M. Shannon O’Kelley, PT, MPT, is a PPS member and owner of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy, headquartered in Mill Creek, Washington.

Why They Buy - Private Practice Product Knowledge for Your Marketing Expediter
Private practices with new marketing personnel are looking for a quick launch of these key people into promoting their practices.
By Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT

Payment Policy - Get Ready for Value-Based Care
In value-based care, payers are looking to quantify and link patient clinical outcomes with the cost of care, as “bang for the health care buck.”
By Steve Chenoweth, PT

2018 PPS Awards Announced
The Private Practice Section (PPS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Section’s 2018 awards.

2018 PPS Nominations
The Private Practice Section introduces the 2018 Slate of Candidates for your consideration.