Integrated therapy in schools has become a common approach to offering therapeutic services such as occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech-language pathology (SLP) and applied behavioral analysis (ABA) to students in an educational environment. Similar to push-in therapy, where services are rendered in the classroom, integrated therapy allows therapists to work with students in a traditional learning setting, helping reduce transitional anxiety and increase social opportunities for practicing with peers.

Created as a method of sensory therapy, a multi-sensory environment is a dedicated, flexible space with specialized equipment designed to provide an immersive experience that promotes interaction and relaxation while also stimulating senses. This idea is built around the philosophy that everyone is affected by their environment — hence, you can positively engage your sensory system with the right combination of stimuli.

Based out of Hammond, Louisiana, Medical Success Systems (MSS) provides billing and collections services to physical, occupational as well as speech therapy practices. They boast over 35 years of medical billing experience in addition to over 40 years of tax and financial reporting!

Looking for ways to streamline your administrative workflow? Your billing and collections process is a great place to start! Odds are there are dozens of tasks that can be automated or optimized, thus putting more time and resources back into your practice. Let’s dissect what the standard claim management process looks like and which steps can be fine-tuned with the help of innovative software.

When it comes to establishing a positive online reputation for your therapy and rehab practice, cultivating Google reviews with the help of other engagement tools is paramount. Often these reviews play a vital role in a patient’s first impression, which can set off a chain of expectations that you either did not intend to set, you don’t have the means to fulfill or worse, prevents the consumer from contacting you at all. 

It can be difficult to strategically maintain a positive digital presence, so join us as we take a deeper look at the power of Google reviews, learn more about evolving patient standards and discover how to foster positive first impressions with your target audiences.

Today, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who isn't sending and receiving personal texts every day. However, texting isn't just for social interaction; it can be a powerful tool in all varieties of business and is especially useful in the healthcare industry. From enhancing clinical collaboration to improving patient engagement, texting gives healthcare an avenue for expedient and secure interactions. However, there are some important factors to consider before your therapy and rehab practice dives in.