![]() ![]() ![]() On our end, we’ll be able to reach more patients and potentially schedule more appointments per day-both of which augment accessibility to therapy and (hopefully) our bottom lines. ![]() Not only is this an incredibly convenient means of accessing care, especially for individuals who may have a more difficult time getting to a provider in person, but it also creates more opportunity for patient-consumers to seek out specialty providers who they may not otherwise be able to see. And we can deliver those services from anywhere as well. After all, with today’s mobile technology, patients can securely receive health care services from the comfort of their home, office, or even hotel. Telehealth is about to explode in terms of popularity and utilization. Use telehealth to reach more physical therapy patients. ![]() With that in mind, here are four major opportunities for PTs, OTs, and SLPs in 2020 and beyond: 1. That is, as long as we are willing to make changes to the status quo and take a big-picture look at how we can make the most impact. We’re finally beginning to find our stride as first-line musculoskeletal experts, and this next decade promises to be a very positive, albeit challenging, one for us-and our patients. I have to say, CMS’s end-of-the-year 8% cut announcement was a challenging piece of news, but even with the obstacles it presents for our profession, I am still incredibly hopeful about our future. At the end of every year, I like to reflect on what’s happened and a look ahead at what’s to come. ![]()
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