The priority for a billing company is to help their clients get paid quickly and correctly. Unfortunately, many payers don’t share that priority. In fact, they are strongly motivated to find ways to NOT pay valid claims, creating friction in the A/R cycle.
By Jessica Matherne
FRICTION! Many of us would prefer to avoid conflict, and yet in any workplace, friction is inevitable, because we are
dealing with people and ideas.
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It’s hot. Like really hot. It’s so hot you can see heat waves coming off the pavement, the ice in your margarita
melts
between the kitchen and the patio, and the sweat drips down your face faster than you thought gravity would allow.
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The mission of the Private Practice Section (PPS) is to champion the success of the physical therapist in business.
Whether you’ve just joined or are a long-time member, PPS is here to support your efforts and provide the resources
and tools to help you meet your goals. But don’t take our word for it, hear from our members about what PPS
membership means for them and their business.
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Plan to Succeed by Planning Ahead
Use long-term planning to avoid the last-minute surprises that
can prevent your practice from running smoothly.
By Elizabeth Baxter, MS
Common Questions and Answers Regarding Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical therapist
assistants (PTAs) are integral members of the private practices where they are employed. However,
care must be taken to ensure the work they do is in compliance with all legal regulations, as those that apply to
PTAs
are different from those that apply to physical therapists.
By Rick Gawenda, PT
Three Steps to Effective Conflict Resolution for Business and Home Success
If you are a physical
therapist, you may very well possess certain traits woven into your very soul that make you lousy
at conflict resolution.
By Stephen Rapposelli, PT
How to Terminate an Employee: Document, Document, Document
“Document, document, document” is the
mantra that most, if not all, employment lawyers will tell their clients, big or
small, who are faced with a problem employee who may ultimately need to be discharged for not measuring up to
expectations.
By Allen Andrascik, Esq
Ease the Friction of Doing Business
The featured resources this month will help smooth your way
on the business front, providing a mix of some tools that
will increase your knowledge and others that will guide you to a healthy work-life balance.
By Elizabeth Baxter, MS
Slate of Candidates for 2022
Elections
Posted for your consideration is the slate of candidates presented by the Private
Practice Section Nominating Committee
to serve on the PPS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee, beginning in November 2022.
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