Departments

Five-Minute Fix

Does Your Office Have a Succession Binder?
Most of us have probably dealt with the sudden confusion that ensues when a key member of our team quits unexpectedly, and a few of us may have even weathered the storm resulting from the death of an employee or colleague.
By Kim Stamp

Legal

The Importance of a Security Risk Assessment in HIPAA Compliance
As a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), physical therapy private practices often find the compliance requirements of HIPAA to be overwhelming.
By Paul J. Welk, PT, JD

Marketing

3 Key Assets for Sustainable Marketing
Marketing can often feel like the practice of “flying by the seat of your pants,” especially if it’s not your primary (or secondary) role.
By Peter Decouteau

Payment Policy

The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Patients, Physical Therapists, and the US Health System
I, and almost everyone I know, have been feeling COVID-19 fatigue for months. Nevertheless, it is important to focus on the health of patients, the role of physical therapists, and the US health system despite the challenges of the pandemic.
By Robert Hall, JD, MPAFF

Administrator's Edge

Leadership Legacy: Will You Have One to Be Proud Of?
Have you ever thought about the last day of your working career?
By Connie Ziccarelli

Lessons Learned

How Launching a Practice in Remote Alaska Prepared One PT Clinic for COVID-19
If you were deciding where to open a physical therapy practice, would a rural Alaska town of 6,000 people — which already had three outpatient physical therapy clinics, including one that operates within the local hospital — be your first choice?
By Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT

Resource Review

A review of “How to Make Rational Decisions in the Face of Uncertainty” by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
Decision making on any level, from complex work-related tasks to simple daily life choices, can be an uphill battle for some.
By Kevin Howard