Weekly Round-Up: 2.15.2015

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 …