Agile&Me: A physical therapy leadership podcast series

In this episode Richard Leaver leads engaging discussions with Jillian Lam, who works within Alliance Business Development, and David, Senior Vice President at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Discussing the landscape of M&A activity, insights on valuations, sales outlooks and future industry predictions.

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In the second episode of the Agile&Me Payer Contracting series, Richard Leaver hosts Mark Setlock, Director of Payor Relations at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. Mark delves into essential contract elements therapists need to understand – covering rates, term length, termination clauses, timely filing, payment promptness, arbitration procedures, future amendments and other crucial components.

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In this episode of Agile&Me, Richard Leaver is joined by Mark Setlock, Director of Payor Relations at Alliance Physical Therapy Partners. With over 15 years of experience, Mark shares his journey from the hospital level to PT. Together, they unravel, payor contracts, discussing their historical context and dissecting the advantages and disadvantages of being in or out of network for both patients and providers.

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In this episode of Agile&Me, Richard discusses the complexities of medical records in healthcare with Tiffany Warden. Covering a range of topics including the historical shift to electronic records, patient rights governed by HIPAA, the financial consequences of non-compliance with regulations and challenges in managing medical record requests from patients, payers, and state agencies.

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Richard sits down with Steve DiPaola, the CEO of Empower Physical Therapy. Exploring challenges faced by the outpatient physical therapy sector in 2023 – from labor shortages to reimbursement issues and administrative burdens. Steve shares insights into how Empower PT has tackled these challenges, emphasizing agility and strategic approaches. As they reflect on the dynamic landscape of 2023, the conversation extends to predictions for 2024, foreseeing innovations and policy shifts.

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In this episode Richard is joined by Joanna Bailey, who shares her experiences with physical therapy – both the positive and the less-than-stellar. While our previous conversation with Joanna focused on her successful journey with physical therapy, today, we explore the lessons to be learned from instances where the experience didn't meet expectations.

Joanna's story sheds light on the crucial elements of successful physical therapy, including thorough assessment, therapist-patient engagement, attentive listening, and effective leadership within the clinic.

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Welcome to another episode of Agile and Me, a Physical Therapy Leadership Podcast series. In this episode, we dive into the world of patient experiences with our special guest, Joanna Bailey. Joanna, who has been a recurrent patient of physical therapy, brings a unique perspective to the table.

What sets Joanna apart is her extensive background in healthcare, spanning three decades. As a minister and hospital chaplain, she's been a vital part of interdisciplinary discussions with rehabilitation teams, both in pediatric and adult care settings. With a keen eye for chart notes and a deep understanding of what physical therapists look for in their assessments, Joanna offers invaluable insights.

Tune in as Joanna shares her personal journey as a patient, highlighting her positive experiences at a clinic. Discover the key factors that made her journey exceptional and what clinic directors can learn from her firsthand encounter.

• Joanna provides a little bit of background
• Registration and onboarding
• 10 minutes in, The initial visit – The evaluation
• Follow up visits
• Discharge experience
• What things went well?
• How could the experience have been improved?

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In this thought-provoking episode, Richard sits down with Meredith Caston, the mind behind Non-Clinical PT, to unravel the complex issues leading to the alarming shortage in healthcare workers, and what it means for the industry. They delve into eye-opening statistics from the Kaiser Family Foundation and discuss the growing mental health crisis among healthcare professionals exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Key Takeaways:

• The widening gap between healthcare workforce supply and demand
• How the pandemic has fueled stress and mental health issues among clinicians
• The role of education costs, societal factors, and workplace conditions contributing to burnout
• Barriers to entry and the unmet potential of foreign-trained healthcare professionals
• The importance of addressing problems at individual, educational, and societal levels

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This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the changing dynamics of stress, anxiety, and burnout in the physical therapy world.
In this episode, Richard warmly welcomes back Meredith Castin from the Non-clinical PT. The two revisit a topic previously discussed: burnout in the field of physical therapy. With the world having moved past the initial waves of COVID-19, they reflect on how the narrative surrounding burnout has evolved.
Meredith, a physical therapist and influencer, discusses the intertwining nature of mental health and professional burnout, shedding light on its many facets. As they delve deeper, the conversation touches upon the economic, political, and healthcare challenges faced today.

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Alliance Leadership Podcast hosted by CEO Richard Leaver. In this engaging discussion, we dive deep into the attributes and traits that lead to leadership success with our special guest, Joseph Laporta, a renowned expert in the field of leadership development.

Joseph Laporta brings a wealth of work experience and insight into what it takes to become a successful leader. The book he is featured in, “Habits of Success – What Top Entrepreneurs Routinely Do in Business and Life,” outlines essential attributes and behaviors that contribute to success in leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development.

In this episode, we explore:

• Joseph's Unique Leadership Journey: How his personal work experience and adversity shaped his leadership success.
• Attributes of Success: Unpacking the key factors, including hard work, focus, resilience, and continuous learning that drive achievement.
• The Importance of Quantity and Intensity: Why duration and focus are vital components of hard work, as outlined in the famous saying, "You only get out what you put in."
• The Role of Adversity: How challenges and setbacks can ultimately contribute to long-term growth and success.
• The Right Experience: Understanding what it means to gain the 'right experience' in leadership and why it matters.
• No Shortcuts to Success: A candid conversation about the relentless pursuit of clear vision, continuous learning, taking action, and authenticity.

Join us for this inspiring and educational conversation with Joseph Laporta, filled with practical insights and wisdom for aspiring leaders, physical therapists, and anyone looking to grow in their careers.

Listen now and subscribe to the Alliance Leadership Podcast for more expert insights into the world of physical therapy, leadership, and personal development.

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