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Three HPA Webinars This Week!

Monday, December 9, 2019   (0 Comments)

Register For An HPA Webinar This Week


Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019: Telehealth in Physical Therapy: Reimbursement, Compliance, and Where We Are Headed

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Eastern

Presented by: Kara Gainer, JD | Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT, NCS  Baruch Humble | Chris Peterson, PT, DPT  Robert Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO | Alan Lee, PT, DPT, GCS | Steve Postal, JD

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $79

This knowledge packed panel will share information related to the practice of Telehealth in Physical Therapy. Listen as they offer solutions to common challenges related to reimbursement, technology, and regulations. Learn as they review Advocacy efforts and an update on the PT Compact, including how this impacts the practice of Digital Health in Physical Therapy.

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss at least three solutions to common concerns related to providing Telehealth services in Physical Therapy.
  • Explain how the PT Compact influences the provision of Telehealth services.
  • State at least one way to get started with providing Telehealth services.
  • Describe current advocacy efforts from APTA related to Telehealth and Video Visits.

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019:  Beyond Clinical Practice: What is it and what does this mean for me?

8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Meredith Castin, PT, DPT

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE

Educational Objectives:

  • Discover and address roadblocks.
  • Learn about medicare changes.
  • Learn state- and federal-level changes.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019: Implementing Direct Access in a Hospital Setting

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS | Aaron Keil, PT, DPT, OCS | Carol Page, PT, DPT, CHT | Robert Turner, DPT, OCS, MS, OM, LAc | Mary Murray-Weir, PT, MBA

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $79

  • Implementation of direct access in a hospital outpatient setting poses a unique set of challenges, from buy in of administration and physicians, to billing and preparing the clinical and clerical teams.
  • Staff development on multiple levels is the foundation to building a skilled direct access team.
  • A robust infrastructure including policy and procedures, comprehensive marketing strategies and metrics is paramount to the success of a program.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019:  The Intersections of Transgender Identities and Physical Therapy

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Chris W. Condran, PT, DPT, MBA-HCM, MS, ACSM-EP, NSPA-CS

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $79

Educational Objectives:

  • Describe three common barriers transgender individuals experience to attaining overall health and wellness.
  • Identify two potential barriers to providing culturally competent physical therapy services to the transgender community.
  • Identify two clinical implications for physical therapy treatment of transgender individuals seeking gender affirming treatment.
  • Verbalize two methods for creating an inclusive clinic environment and physical therapy experience for transgender individuals.