no freedom when it comes to accessing physical therapists
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The potential benefits of quick, easy access to physical therapists far surpasses the perceived safety risk.TRANSCRIPT
No Freedom to Choose No Freedom to Choose When to Access Physical When to Access Physical
TherapistsTherapists
Does the Lack of this Freedom in Does the Lack of this Freedom in Healthcare Affect Society?Healthcare Affect Society?
Selena Horner, PT@SnippetPhysTher
“Because to take away a man's freedom of choice, even his freedom to make the wrong choice, is to manipulate him as though he were a puppet and not a person.”
― Madeleine L’Engle
Consumers in Michigan don’t.They are required to have a doctor referral
before being treated by a physical therapist.
Episode of Care
After Episode of
Care
Time PeriodBefore
Problem Occurs
The freedom to access a physical therapist is limited to an episode of care. Physical therapists
can add value in preventing problems AND in managing/consulting after an episode of care.
Michigan law creates barriers for physical therapists
to be innovative.
Michigan consumers and Michigan physical therapists have no opportunity to engage in
collaborative efforts to reduce healthcarecosts and improve health/function.
Consumers will need professionals to analyze data from wearable technology.
Consumers can’t access physical therapists to analyze data or provide consultation.
Physical therapists have a role. Michigan law doesn’t allow consumers direct access to
physical therapists.
Saying “No” to direct accessto physical therapists closes
the door to:
• Consumer Freedom• Entrepreneurship• Opportunities to reduce healthcare costs
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Consumer “Safety”Consumer “Safety”
A real safety issue OR a perceived safety issue?
HPSO Physical Therapy Liability 2001-2010
Open the door to:
• Freedom of choice• Entrepreneurship• Healthcare savings
Say YES to Direct Access to Physical Therapists