Most practices are familiar with Medicare’s “8 Minute Rule” for billing time-based CPT codes. While Medicare historically required compliance with the rule, most workers’ compensation regulations did not address it. Until now.
A new study shows that immediate referral to and initiation (within 3 days) of physical therapy may lead to reduced utilization and costs for acute LBP patients.
A new breed of spine care professionals strives to deliver more efficient, value-based care for those suffering from low back pain and other spine-related disorders.
A new sports medicine study has identified early predictors of successful 2-year outcomes in those who opt for nonsurgical treatment of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Can these three progressive care models bring us closer to standardized treatment for LBP patients?
Recent studies on biological and psychological processes are informing how we understand low back pain. How does this new research translate to the clinic?
Exercise therapy and acupuncture are becoming more mainstream treatment options for low back pain. What’s driving this change?
MedRisk Advisory Board Member Dr. Jane Fedorcyzk responds to new performance measures regarding post-operative PT for carpal tunnel patients.
In addition to the physical attributes of an occupational injury, many factors go into an injured worker’s feelings of readiness to return to work. Concerns can range from a fear of getting reinjured and the judgment of teammates to wanting to get back to normal and feeling needed by their employer.
Is surgery really necessary? The latest research suggests a PT-first approach – even before imaging – could prevent thousands of procedures and result in significant savings.