Advance 2015 Salary Survey via Advance for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine on 3.17.2015 “A total of 1,370 respondents contributed through the ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine website between Nov. 10, 2014, and Jan. 31, 2015. As usual, the numbers both intrigued and depicted a generally positive picture for the profession.” Read more … Are We Headed Toward the Next Financial Bubble – Student Loan Debt? via The New York Times on 3.20.2015 “Student loans are now the second-largest source of consumer debt in the United States, surpassed only by home mortgages. In a major reversal, they now constitute a larger portion of household debt than credit cards or car loans.” Read more … Conscious Capitalism – How to feel good about helping people and accepting their money via Evidence in Motion on 3.20.2015 “We understand the value we provide. But when it comes to putting a dollar amount on that value—and requiring our patients to pay that amount in exchange for our services, just as they would for any other product—we often feel a twinge of guilt, especially if we suspect the patient is struggling financially. But failing to collect payment for our services—or allowing ourselves to accept partial payment—simply is not sustainable.” Read more … Cash-Based Success in a Small Community via Dr. Jarod Carter on 3.12.2015 “Ever think that cash-based practices can only work and be successful in larger metropolitan areas? With lots of wealthy people? Today’s interviewee, Brenda Shelton PT, is a great example why that’s just not true.” Read more …