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The APTA Private Practice Industry Partner program has been known for delivering the great value and mutual benefit it provides to our members and supporters alike. We understand that cultivating strong partnerships is about so much more than advertising placements. It’s a commitment to being open to new ideas, sharing and disseminating educational content from top industry thought leaders, and ultimately working together to advance and drive the industry forward.

 

The following industry-supported educational content provided by Weave is now available! Read "How to Create High Levels of Efficiency in Your Physical Therapy Practice" and then complete a short quiz to claim your CE credits. 

 

 

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Overview & Learning Objectives

This article provides practical ways for Physical Therapy Practices to increase efficiency through the power of technology. We've identified three focus areas, - communication, payments, and marketing. With a few technical tweaks, any practice can run like a well-oiled machine, resulting in happier patients and less-stressed team members. Read on to learn how.

After reading this article, the reader will be able to:

  • To demonstrate how to use innovation in your physical therapy practice when interacting with patients.

  • To understand why communication is important in physical therapy and how to resolve communication gaps.

  • To carry out practical solutions to collect patient payments more efficiently.

  • To adopt new and improved ways of marketing at your physical therapy practice.

CEU Approval and Certification

APTA Private Practice designates this educational article for up to 0.1 CEUs. Upon completion of reading the article and achieving a score of 70% or higher on the post-test, the reader will be eligible to claim the credit. Credit can be claimed until January 10, 2024.

To claim this free CEU credit, the learner will need to enter their name and email address to take the CEU exam. By doing so, the learner agrees to share their contact information with the sponsor.

APTA Private Practice online CEUs are accepted by the following physical therapy licensure boards, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations: AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Those in Oklahoma may apply individually for credit.

APTA Private Practice is accredited by the California Physical Therapy Association (Provider # CPTAAP-22) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association(Provider #76374TX). Consequently, all courses are accepted by California and Texas.

APTA Private Practice online courses are not automatically approved in AK, AR, LA, MD, NV, NM, NJ, OH, OK, and PA, though individuals may be able to seek credit depending upon your state regulations.

APTA Private Practice issues CEUs/CCUs based on the following definitions: 1 CEU = 10 contact hours/10 CCUs. .1 CEU = 1 contact hour/1 CCU. 1 contact hour/1 CCU = 60 minutes of structured educational activity.

 
 
 

Presented by APTA Private Practice Industry Partner Hands-On Diagnostics You can claim up to 0.1 CEUs for your participation (keep scrolling for details)!

EMG & MSK Ultrasound in the PT Private Practice: Challenges & Opportunities

Tuesday, August 30 | 7:00 PM ET

Speaker:

Bart McDonald, PT, MPT, ECS, FMSK

Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos, DPT, MD, PhD, DSc, ECS

Dr. Joe McGilvrey, DPT, ECS, FMSK

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Empower your PT Private Practice with EMG & MSK Ultrasound: The diagnostic tools that will take your practice into the upper echelon of your industry.

Discover how EMG & MSK Ultrasound are improving the quality of care, helping therapists create more comprehensive treatment plans, changing the future of healthcare, and taking private practices to the next level. Learn how diagnostic testing can become a major revenue generator for your private practice and weigh the risks and benefits of implementation in your own practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Outline the clinical and financial benefits of EMG & MSK Ultrasound Testing in the PT private practice setting

  • Outline the steps needed to implement a new diagnostic tool in the practice setting, and predict the risks and benefits associated with it

  • Discuss state practice acts, CMS and other insurance regulations regarding EMG & MSK Ultrasound Testing in PT practice

  • Outline insurance billing codes for EMG & MSK Ultrasound and reimbursement patterns.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to evaluate the risks and benefits of EMG & MSK Ultrasound testing, decide if these services are appropriate for their own practice and further develop an implementation plan.

CEU Approval and Certification

APTA Private Practice, designates this educational webinar for up to 0.1 CEUs. Upon completion of watching the webinar and achieving a score of 70% or higher on the post-test, the participant will be eligible to claim the credit. Credit can be claimed until August 30, 2023.

To claim this free CEU credit, the learner will need to enter their name and email address to take the CEU exam. By doing so, the learner agrees to share their contact information with the sponsor.

APTA Private Practice online CEUs are accepted by the following physical therapy licensure boards, as allowed by the type of course requirements in state regulations: AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Those in Oklahoma may apply individually for credit.

APTA Private Practice is accredited by the California Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CPTAAP-12) and the Texas Physical Therapy Association (Provider # 2008027TX). Consequently, all courses are accepted by California and Texas.

APTA Private Practice online courses are not automatically approved in AK, AR, LA, MD, NV, NM, NJ, OH, OK and PA, though individuals may be able to seek credit depending upon your state regulations.

APTA Private Practice issues CEUs/CCUs based on the following definitions: 1 CEU = 10 contact hours/10 CCUs. .1 CEU = 1 contact hour/1 CCU. 1 contact hour/1 CCU = 60 minutes of structured educational activity.