What’s New in Health Care
Premier Physician Network providers answer frequently asked questions about what’s new in health care.
- Are outpatient physical therapy services without a provider referral covered by insurance?
- How does health care transformation benefit patients?
- How is health care being transformed today?
- What are the benefits of direct access for individuals?
- What happens if a physical therapist performs the evaluation and is concerned that physical therapy may not benefit the patient or that a physician consult or additional testing may be recommended?
- What happens if an individual does not see improvement with physical therapy services provided through direct access?
- What is direct access for outpatient physical therapy services?
- What is patient-centered care, and how does it play a role in health care transformation?
- What role does technology play in health care transformation?
- Which Premier Health physical therapy sites provide direct access for outpatient physical therapy?
- Who is eligible to obtain outpatient physical therapy services without a physician or provider referral at Premier Health?
- Will an individual’s physician or healthcare provider be informed that physical therapy services are being provided?
Source: Daniel Elshoff, MD, Stillwater Family Care