How Private Practice PTs Can Help More People During The Pandemic
On a recent Breakthrough webcast, we talked about flipping the pyramid in the healthcare industry to capture more of the spend on health services. Right now, about 72% of what’s spent on healthcare each year goes to surgery, injections, medications, and diagnostic imaging. Just 2% goes to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech combined. We […]
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How PT Owners Can Navigate Employment Law Issues Related to COVID-19
Physical therapy practices across the country are facing unique working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some practices are closed altogether, while others are operating under limited conditions. In either case, the situation is giving way to several employment questions and potential issues. In addition, the federal government has rolled out a stimulus package available to […]
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Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program as a Private Practice Owner
As many practice owners continue to struggle financially during the COVID-19 crisis, the new Paycheck Protection Program may offer a ray of hope. The PPP is part of a $1 trillion+ stimulus introduced by the federal government that provides a financial cushion for small businesses in the form of a loan—some or all of which […]
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How Private Practice Owners can Create Opportunity from a Crisis [Video]
The fact is undeniable: we are in a crisis right now. And while it’s true that this situation is unique, similar events have happened throughout history. And we can learn a lot if we take a step back, look at what has happened historically and understand the bigger picture. From there, it’s important to adjust […]
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3 Pillars for Helping Your Practice Survive the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 is on a lot of owners’ minds these days, and for good reason: it’s a threat to the health and well-being of our loved ones and the businesses we’ve worked hard to build over the years. Many practice owners are struggling in different ways during the pandemic: cancellations might be at an all-time high. […]
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Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 as a PT Private Practice Owner
COVID-19 is affecting businesses of all industries and sizes, and private practice is certainly not exempt. We’re in the midst of an unprecedented event with no clarity on the best path forward. There are a lot of unknowns, particularly concerning the long-term impact of the coronavirus and how owners can start planning now to mitigate […]
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What Private Practice PT Owners Should Focus on in Times of Crisis
It’s not an easy time to be a small business owner. COVID-19 is temporarily changing the way many industries do business, and private practice Physical Therapy owners are feeling its effects, too. Depending on where you live, you may find many non-essential businesses around you shutting down. Your phone may be ringing less, and you’re […]
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Best Practices For Navigating Your Physical Therapy Clinic Through Crisis
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind with new information and an ever-changing landscape for everyone including our admins, Physical Therapists, Staff and PT practice owners. A lot of hard decisions are being weighed and getting the right and most up-to-date information about our PT community is key. To help you and the community, […]
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The 6-Step Framework For Communicating About COVID-19 With Your PT Staff
I know you have a million questions running through your head as a leader and PT practice owner with the weight of your clinic and staff on your shoulders (I am right there with you myself!) …You’re trying to figure out how to handle communication with your team around the COVID-19 pandemic and what we […]
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Interview with Seattle Practice Owner Mike Lewis: How to Handle Covid-19 at Ground Zero
Mike is a Practice Owner and is currently earning his PhD in Healthcare Leadership. Mike’s Physical Therapy clinic is 3.5 miles from the Seattle nursing home where the first US cases of COVID-19 popped up. See what his PT practice is doing to help the community, continue to treat those in need and combat the […]
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