Nitin has written hundreds of articles on physical therapy marketing for IMPACT, ADVANCE and PT Magazine and has served on the editorial board of IMPACT and PERSPECTIVES magazine (both APTA publications).
He is the founder of the Referral Ignition training systems, the Private Practice Summit in New Jersey, the Private Practice Retreat in Las Vegas and the Private Practice Mastermind group. He has presented at the Private Practice Section Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, in addition to his talks at various conventions in the US, Canada and Asia. He is also the creator of the Therapy Newsletter automated newsletter marketing system and Clinical Contact, a web-based mobile, email and voice broadcasting system with built-in appointment reminders, both used by thousands of physical therapists and rehab professionals in seven countries around the world to help get more referrals, simplify and automate systems and increase revenue.
His private practice mastermind clients are known as the TOP earners in private practice since Nitin has found his true calling in life - coaching, consulting and helping physical therapists to get more patients, increase revenue and achieve freedom and personal satisfaction as private practice owners.
In Touch EMR vs. OptimisPT Physical Therapy Software. By Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT on February 26, 2016 When deciding on the right systems for your clinic, many physical therapy practice owners come down to a decision between two great choices. In this article, we compare In Touch EMR’s integrated scheduling, documentation, and billing suite with OptimisPT Physical Therapy documentation software and OptimisPT Physical Therapy scheduling software. Compliance, Security, and Federal Regulatory Standards When deciding on EMR technology, security and compliance is the name of the game. While OptimisPT physical therapy software uses high-quality security protocols and takes standard back-ups for data protection, In Touch EMR has the most secure server management and data backup procedures on the market. In Touch EMR’s compliance and security protocols are vastly superior to other rehabilitation EMR/EHR software providers currently on the market, and in the event of an audit you’re going to want that kind of safety and security on your side.
Pricing. Complete Guide to Medical Billing and Coding Software. One of the most time consuming steps for new practices or practices looking to update their internal systems is when it comes time to compare medical billing software. Billing medical claims is an intricate and complex process, even for those who've received schooling in medical billing and coding. The options are limitless, and pouring through the countless online articles on the best software for medical billing is arduous and time consuming.
That's why In Touch EMR has put together the Complete Guide to Medical Billing and Coding Software, outlining the most critical areas to look for in medical billing and coding software. Integration & Proper Cycle Management In the world of 21st century health care, having all of your key components working together and transmitting information is vital to a practice's success. Integration is no longer a matter of convenience – it is a matter of survival. Click here to watch a prerecorded demo of In Touch Biller Pro. How to Find and Screen Medical Billing Companies. Outsourcing to a reputable medical billing company has quickly become a popular and efficient means of handling medical billing needs for practices of many sizes and disciplines.
Medical billing companies are becoming industry partners with a growing percentage of clinics, especially those out of their first year of business. With In Touch Billing, you are armed with a team of certified medical billing and coding specialists as your partners working to get you the most money from every claim. Medical coding, billing, and receivables form a chain that truly becomes the backbone of a practice, and screening medical billing companies to find the right fit leaves a practice owner open to any number of mistakes and vulnerabilities.
Now, more than ever, it is an absolute necessity to approach the screening process by examining the fundamentals (some of which go easily overlooked) of outsourced medical billing best practices. Versatility Measuring Against Industry Standards Security. The Physical Therapy Marketing Trifecta. Over the years, having worked with thousands of physical therapists, I can state confidently that my team at Nitin 360 and Referral Ignition knows EXACTLY what it takes to help physical therapy private practice owners to succeed in starting, maintaining and consistently growing their practices. How have we done this? For starters, we’ve been conducting live events for almost 10 years. Live events such as Ignition 2016 provide a powerful, intense, immersive 3 day experience. This provides physical therapy private practice owners with all of the physical therapy marketing tools they need to transform their clinics into cohesive, well-oiled machines.
Thousands of private practice owners and their staff have walked away with actionable strategies from past events. For more advanced private practice owners, we conduct our two day Private Practice Mastermind Workshops (held three times a year). 1) Having the Right People and Systems in Play Another key ingredient is to have manuals in place. 10 Emerging Trends in Physical Therapy Salaries. Physical Therapy Salary – 10 Emerging Trends Physical therapy salary is dependent on many factors. Let’s begin by understanding consumer perception of, and the full scope of physical therapy. Consumers believe that physical therapy is about pain relief and massages.
In fact, the scope of physical therapist is much greater. A recent article on Monster.com: New Niches in Physical Therapy Practice noted that “physical therapists (PTs) are carving out a variety of useful yet nontraditional practice niches in response to changing societal needs and demands.” This means that as society is changing and evolving, the need for physical therapists is increasing. New practice specialties in the performing arts, emergency / urgent care, obesity management, women’s health and even animal therapy are leading to a higher physical therapy starting salary.
Therapists help in the treatment of bone and joint abnormalities, auto-immune and neurological diseases, to name a few. Ten Ways to Speed Up Physical Therapy Documentation. As physical therapists, our number one priority is always patient care. Most physical therapists get into private practice to treat patients their way, with the best possible quality of care. If we had a choice, all of our time and energy would be spend on patient treatment, and little or no time would be spent writing notes.
However, we have to document. We can't avoid it. The burden of proof – proving that the treatment was justified and medically necessary for that visit – falls squarely on the shoulders of the clinician. The Speed of Documentation Matters What does this mean to private practice owners? You may have the best marketing person in the world. Ever felt like this while documenting? The current problem is that the majority of physical therapy software systems force the therapist to become a data entry machines, basically a glorified typist.
They force the physical therapist to do lots of clinical documentation, telling you that this is 'compliant'. No Note Left Behind... Skilled Physical Therapy Documentation – In Touch EMR Vs OptimisPT Physical Therapy Software. Most In Touch EMR users have switched over to us from another physical therapy EMR. At a given time, hundreds of physical therapists are in touch with our sales team, as they deliberate between In Touch EMR and other vendors. We have a great deal of respect for our competitors and, in the end, want to work with clients whom we are best suited for. The good news is - there are a lot of emr and billing software choices, and most of them are really good products. We were recently the subject of an article on physical therapy software comparisons, where we were compared to another product, OptimisPT Physical Therapy Software.
This fair and in-depth analysis illustrated the power of both products, but inevitably showcased why In Touch EMR has rapidly emerged as the trusted leader in physical therapy documentation in 2016. Data, Compliance and Security In Touch EMR is one of the few vendors in the rehabilitation space to be listed on the Certified Health IT Product List. In Touch EMR in the News. Finding Medical Billing Companies with the Right Vision for your Practice. It's easy to find medical billing companies, but identifying the right medical billing software and an affordable, reliable biller is more challenging. In Touch Billing™ integrates EMR, billing software and a billing service so clinicians can do what they do best - treat patients.
Many practitioners have had a bad experience with previous medical billing companies. Choosing the wrong billing company can impact productivity, decrease revenue and cause compliance problems, even endangering professional licensing. In Touch Billing™ is one the few medical billing companies that incorporates scheduling, documentation, billing and marketing into a single integrated product for managing clinics, the revenue cycle, and continuity of patient care. There's no need to purchase several different software products, hoping that each will work with one another, or hire an expensive team of IT specialists to install it all. When evaluating medical billing companies, here are some things to consider: Complete Guide to Medical Billing and Coding Software. When it comes to medical billing, cashflow and efficiency, the most important decision facing clinics is the selection of the right medical billing and coding software. Billing medical claims (or physical therapy claims) is an intricate and complex process, even for individuals trained in medical billing and coding.
The options are limitless, and pouring through countless online articles (and books) on the best software for medical billing is arduous and time consuming. That's why we've put together this Complete Guide to Medical Billing and Coding Software, outlining the most critical areas to look for in medical billing and coding software.
Total Integration & Precise Revenue Cycle Management In 21st century health care, a precise ecosystem in which your key components work together to transmit information is vital to success. Integration is no longer a matter of convenience – it is a matter of survival. One-Click Eligibility Status & Instant Patient Chart Creation. How to Find and Screen Medical Billing Companies.