The cost of living across the front range of Colorado has increased significantly over the last decade and it is hard to find a large city which has not seen population growth. The basic laws of supply and demand are at play in many consumer products, most noticeable in real estate. Unfortunately, reimbursement for Physical...
The statement, “Your treatment is only Physical Therapy if it is provided by Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants” rings true in today’s healthcare environment. Unfortunately, some high patient volume and Physician Owned Physical Therapy clinics in an effort to strengthen their bottom line utilize individuals such as technicians or aides to provide their treatments....
Patients have a choice for where they attend Physical Therapy even if directed to a single PT practice by their physician. Unfortunately, physician owned physical therapy practices, either on or off site, are on the rise around the country and referrals are being driven to these practices due to financial incentives. These practices often utilize...
Currently, consumers have many choices of where to obtain Physical Therapy services for their pain and sports injuries. One option includes a clinic owned by the physician, often an orthopedist or physiatrist, who refers the patient to the clinic in which he/she has financial ownership. This arrangement, described as a physician owned physical therapy service...