Episode 54 - Questions and Concerns Related to Fees and Billing of Physiotherapy Services

Speakers:  Jody Prohar, Sean FitzGerald, and Leanne Loranger

In this episode, Jody, Sean, and Leanne discuss common questions and issues related to physiotherapy business practices.

·       Is it appropriate for a physiotherapist to continue to sell their services without demonstrable progress towards the patient’s goals, or is that a conflict of interest?

·       Where does demonstrable progress fit into decisions about providing ongoing care or discharging a patient?

·       What about maintenance plans for patients with chronic conditions?

·       Are there rules or requirements to keep in mind when selling physiotherapy equipment or products?

·       What about incentive contracts that see physiotherapists receive a bonus based on volume of product sales?  

·       What are the risks of accepting pre-payment for physiotherapy services?

We address all these questions in this episode.

Resources:

·       Conflict of Interest Standard of Practice

·       Fees and Billing Standard of Practice

·       Code of Ethical Conduct

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