Integration of EMR, PMS continues to be top priority

Your Practice Management Team continues to explore options to integrate Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management software that will meet the needs of our family of clinics.

We are considering software solutions that have many different components, but are ultimately keeping in mind your documentation needs, the unique complexities of your practice, as well as your Central Office "Life Cycle of the Claim" systems.

The software components we are seeking would ideally give us the ability to capture patient management skills; ensure medical necessity documentation requirements; integrate with our proven internal pre-bill auditing system; combine coding specificity with payers and CCI edits; schedule with single and multiple provider practices; automate customer retention and marketing opportunities; remain in compliance with ICD-9 while being prepared to transition to ICD-10 and changes in electronic billing; and interface with national practice management software.

This is not a decision we are taking lightly and we are committed to making a thorough, educated and thoughtful selection. We look forward to implementing an EMR and PMS solution that is the absolute best match for our family of talent.

We welcome your insight on components that are specific to your clinic's documentation. E-mail Connie at rms-cz@tds.net or Kevin at rms-ks@tds.net if you would like to contribute your thoughts.

David Graziano, DPT, MTC, OCS

David Graziano, DPT, MTC, OCS, Clinic Owner & Director, Miracle Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, continues to study advanced training to benefit his patients.

David has currently advanced to the mentorship phase of a fellowship with The Manual Therapy Institute of Cedar Park, Texas, and will train with full fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. David is studying Advanced Manual Technique through this fellowship, and hopes to become a full fellow and Master Clinician, one of about only 500 to 700 in the entire country. »»» Read more

A new article in the Journal of Physical Therapy suggests it may be wise to manage patient expectations more when discussing therapy outcomes. The article, published in the January 2011 issue of the journal, concludes that, "treatment outcome was infrequently and inconsistently associated with patient satisfaction. Physical therapists can enhance the quality of patient-centered care by understanding and optimizing these determinants of patient satisfaction."

The article reviewed 15 studies, clinical trials and qualitative studies addressing the satisfaction of patients who have received outpatient physical therapy musculoskeletal care. It found that patient satisfaction is consistently high and that determinants of satisfaction include interpersonal aspects of treatment (e.g. effective communication and empathy), the process of care (e.g. continuity of care and adequate treatment duration), and well-organized care (e.g. convenient access and low waiting times). »»» Read more

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Just drop our newsletter editors a note at rms-press@tds.net. We will respond to your message and set up a time to talk within 24 hours.

Connie attended a working meeting for the Private Practice Section of the APTA over the weekend, from Friday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 16 in Washington, DC.

  

The group met to discuss preparations for the 2011 annual conference, which will take place Nov. 2-5 in Seattle. The group is currently deciding on a keynote speaker and is reviewing myriad pages of applications.

 

Connie is the only non-physical therapist member of the PPS working group. She said she values immensely the time she gets to spend with this dedicated group of professionals.

 

Click here to read some anonymous testimonials about our current provider.

» Updated Employee Handbooks have been distributed. Please sign and return the Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible and return to Marie.

» W2 information has been released. Please take a moment to review your withholdings and fill out a new W4 form if you would like to change your amounts. Even if you receive direct deposit, please be sure to open all check stubs to confirm the accuracy of your information. Also, please be sure all of your personal information is correct, including your address, and notify Marie of any changes.
 

» Your daily carrot: "To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act." - Anatole France

 

In 1954, a milestone in sports was achieved that no one had thought possible: the four-minute mile. The record stood for less than a month. 

Soon, the four-minute mile became a benchmark of what a great runner should be capable of achieving. 

In every business, there is a four-minute mile barrier, some ideal of service, innovation, or commitment that employees strive for and wonder if they'll ever actually meet. 

Over time, though, what once seemed like miracles will become expectations. If you had to write down your miracle accomplishment, your four-minute mile in business, what would it be? 

Write it down and start running toward it. That's how progress works.

 

- Adapted from The Daily Carrot Principle: 365 Ways to Enhance Your Career & Life by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton