Does the “Safe Transfer” Exist? Turns Out, No. via NPR on 2.1.2015 “Scientists say nurses like Sunny Vespico are prime examples of what nursing schools and hospitals are doing wrong: They keep teaching nursing employees how to lift and move patients in ways that could inadvertently result in career-ending back injuries.” Read more … Miss the #DPTstudent Chat? via symplur on February 11, 2015: Read transcript … The topic was taking the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). Who Chooses Your Billing Codes? via Claims Journal on 2.11.2015 Nova Healthcare Management in Houston, TX billed one-on-one codes for what was really group therapy. And now they’re on the hook for more than $6.5 million. Read more … Do you let someone else choose billing codes for you? Are you sure they’re doing it correctly? Let me know what you think in the comments! Coming Up This Week: #solvePT Chat on Twitter via #solvePT via SnippetPhysTher on 2.10.2015 “Most of us know where to find energy – from inspiring colleagues, to supportive families, to idea hotbeds such as the recent CSM in Indianapolis – but what do we do with it once it hits us? How do we take it home with us? How do we share it with those that need it? How do we turn it into action?” Read more …

What Really Happens in Physical Therapy
via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on February 1, 2015
“Maybe you’re recovering from surgery or dealing with a condition such as arthritis or back pain. Or maybe you’re just combating the aches and pains of advancing years. But one way or another, Consumer Reports notes, there’s a good chance that at some point, you’ll join the millions of people who are referred to a physical therapist each year.” Read more …

#dptStudent Chat Transcript – Choosing the Right PT School
See what your colleagues have been talking about this week.
via Evidence In Motion on January 30, 2015: Read summary …
via symplur on January 28, 2015: Read transcript …

‘Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy’ Act Introduced in House and Senate
via APTA (PTinMotion News) on January 30, 2015
“The ability of physical therapists (PTs) in private practice to improve continuity of care for their patients is a step closer to becoming a reality: this week, companion bills were introduced in the US House of Representatives and the Senate that would extend so-called “locum tenens” provisions to PTs.

Known as the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (H.R. 556/S.313), the identical bills would allow a PT to bring in another licensed provider to treat Medicare patients and bill Medicare through the practice provider number during temporary absences for illness, pregnancy, vacation, or continuing medical education.” Read more …

Coming Up This Week: CSM 2015
via APTA
The Combined Sections Meeting happens this week. Follow #APTACSM on Twitter for real time updates throughout the week. The PT Student will be there! Follow @ThePTStudent and @JenBresnick or on Facebook.