March focuses on financial management—key to running a sustainable, thriving practice. This month, we’ll cover strategies for appealing insurance denials, negotiating with payers, and mastering financial statements. Plus, we’ll explore how to build a long-term financial plan and implement business development tactics for growth. Strengthen your financial skills and develop habits that set your practice up for future success.

Beyond the Treatment Table

Beyond the Treatment Table: Financial Management

March 26 | 1-2 pm Eastern | 10-11 am Pacific

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Host: Stephanie Telibasa, PT, DPT, 

Guests: Sterling Carter, PT, DPT

 

This event is open to everyone so sign up today - and invite a friend! 

Have a question? We are eager to address your concerns and make this live event valuable. Use the form to submit any questions you'd like covered, and we will do our best to address as many as we can.  

 

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Business Fundamentals Series 

The APTA Private Practice Business Fundamentals Series is a 12-week, fully digital program designed for current and aspiring leaders in the physical therapy industry. Focused on the essentials of people management and business finance, it empowers managers at every stage of their careers to reskill and upskill effectively.

Modeled after an executive MBA curriculum but streamlined, the Business Fundamentals Series equips your team with critical business skills:

  • Organizational Leadership: Establishing vision, strategic planning, and aligning company goals.
  • People Management: Mastering hiring, creating systems, and leading with the proper management style.
  • Financial Mastery: Reading financial statements and understanding how to improve them.

Register today by March 17th. 

On Demand

Beating the Payers at Their Own Games with APPEALS - Watching the Recording! 

Recorded DATE, this session - free to Private Practice members - will educate PTs and admins on the appeal laws that apply to commercial plans and Medicare Advantage Plans and how to use those laws to change payer business practices. Template appeal letters and sample policies and procedures will be provided to make appeals easy. We will also discuss how to file complaints with insurance regulators and CMS and get patients involved in the process. It’s time to get a critical mass of PTs involved in pushing appeals to the independent external review level if we are going to change payer conduct!

Finance 101

Free to Private Practice members, this course will provide you with skills and tools necessary to improve your understanding of the financial issues impacting your practice. The seven modules provide a solid footing for non-financial people to gain improved understanding of financial statements and how to use them to benefit your practice. At the conclusion of this series you will have a solid understanding of the basics of financial principles, financial statements and how to utilize them to improve your business.

How-To Series 

The How-To Series is designed specifically for private practice owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Each session translates the manual’s step-by-step guidance into practical strategies you can immediately apply—whether you’re preparing to open your first practice, taking ownership of an existing clinic, or simply ready to sharpen your business skills. By participating, you’ll not only build confidence in your business knowledge but also uncover your unique strengths and address gaps that may be holding your practice back.

Learn practical strategies to improve your clinic’s revenue cycle. This session breaks down the essentials of claims submission, collections, and payment posting to help you optimize cash flow and reduce reimbursement delays.

Explore the fundamentals of financial management for private practice owners. This course covers budgeting, forecasting, and cost control techniques so you can make smarter business decisions and sustain long-term growth

Unlock the Hidden Value of Your Practice’s 401K Plan: 4 Areas APTA Private Practice Member Shouldn’t Ignore

Free to Private Practice members! Whether you currently have a 401(k) plan or are considering starting one, this exclusive session will reveal the top 4 under-recognized areas to help you unlock hidden value, enhance employee financial well-being, and simplify plan management.

 

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Coding and Billing

Here are some key APTA resources to help streamline your practice’s operations: The Coding & Billing resources provide valuable guidance on staying compliant with the latest standards for private and federal payers, or when going out-of-network, while the links to the  Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and Medicare Claims Processing Manual offer in-depth detail from CMS on policy and claims procedures. Additionally, our Medicare Coding and Billing resources ensure you’re up to date with proper coding practices for accurate reimbursement.