What are the main reasons behind implementing the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) by Medicare, and now by commercial insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield in Michigan?What are the practical impacts of MPPR on physical therapy practices, and how can practices adapt to these payment reductions to maintain profitability and patient care quality?Join us for a special crossover session, "The Breakfast Club," originally recorded on PT Pintcast. I'm your host, Dave Kittle, alongside Jimmy McKay, Director of Communications at Mount Sinai Hospital and Anthony (Tony Maritato) Maritato, a seasoned physical therapist, private practice owner, and online business entrepreneur.Tune in to PT Pintcast on YouTube for Physical Therapy Conversations connecting busy PTs to their profession here. In this episode, we cover:[01:54] Medicare's MPPR ( multiple payment procedure reduction) Explained[03:03] Impact of MPPR on Revenue and Solutions[03:39] Strategies to Combat MPPR Reductions[06:36] Optimizing Patient Visits for Better Outcomes[07:50] Medicare Compliance and Profitability[09:44] Adapting to Insurance Changes[11:23] Challenges with Medicare Beneficiaries[11:58] Operational Excellence in Scheduling[13:20] Increasing Clinic Profitability[17:13] The Role of Health Insurance in Healthcare[22:52] Unionizing and Negotiating Rates[24:06] Physical Therapy's Role in Healthcare[27:37] Holistic and Direct-to-Consumer ApproachesDo you want to pick Dave’s brain? Ask him a question about practice valuations, offers, or potential partnerships? Click this link and book a call with him on Clarity: https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-salesConnect with Dave on:Email: [email protected] Instagram: @davekittleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ orCall (646)-781-8884LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/ orCall (646)-781-8884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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