telehealthpodcast

In this week’s podcast, Brian is joined by Michael Gorman (PhD, PT, DMT), one of our very own Executive Coaches at MEG, a former client, and Founder/Owner of iMOVETelePT. iMOVETelePT supplies a wealth of knowledge on Telehealth and serves as an excellent example of how to correctly implement it. The two discuss the importance of work/life balance as an Owner & CEO, and address specific elements of PT Telehealth that many people might have missed...

Episode at a glance:

• You have to invest in yourself to be a good leader, and improve your self-awareness
• How is iMOVETelePT different?
• Diversify your services (at least 3 revenue streams)
• Quotes from APTA and CMS on Telehealth details
• Talk with your Insurance agent to make sure you’re covered for Cybersecurity!

On this podcast, Brian lists the key marketing actions that you simply can’t afford to miss in your business. In all the noise around this topic, Brian strives to cut through it all and give you real, successful actions in this department. Learn how to invest in and collaborate with your marketing team. 

Episode at a glance:

• We want you connected to legitimate resources
• You can market that you're doing e-visits, however you can not put people on them. They have to initiate the desire to do them.
• You will still need to have appropriate documentation to show medical necessity. 
• For more information on setting up telehealth and compliance issues, reach out to TelePT Solutions, or email Daniel Seidler.

“It’s all about education, duplication and application.” Brian centers this week’s podcast around tips for financing your startup and to continue growing your practice. This is a process you need to know how to map out in order to do it properly and in the correct, systematic order. Brian outlines these steps while reminding the listener that money should not be the end goal, but it is valid to strive to live the life that you envision for yourself. Check your purpose! 

Episode at a glance:

• Many practices are moving to a model that replaces cancelations and no shows. 
• With the right telehealth platform, you can treat patients from home or consult/screen them remotely.
• Every state has different telehealth regulations. Here's a good resource listed by state. Most states you can treat from anywhere, but you need to be licensed in the state where your patients are.
• Coverage and reimbursements are different - but many states have parity. This means coverage and/or reimbursement is the same as if the patient were being seen in office.
• Many private practice owners who have succeeded having telehealth in their practice started offering the service as a cash-based service. 
• You do need a HIPAA compliant platform - meaning the technology you’re using to connect with the patient. There are telehealth platforms that do this and are secure. 
• Telehealth complements your care, it does not replace it. 

About Daniel Seidler, PT

Daniel has a Masters in Physical Therapy from Columbia University and has been practicing since 1996. He is the founder and former owner of WSPT in the Bronx, NY. He specializes in treating back pain and chronic pain conditions. Daniel is an innovator in the delivery of Physical Therapy and a national leader in Telehealth PT.