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Future Care
by Jason Marketti

I've read about social security running out of money, reduced reimbursement rates, a decrease in the number of qualified providers, quicker discharges and supposedly better recovery after surgery. Where does this leave everyone? Social security has to Read More...

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Email Me
by Jason Marketti

This year I want to hear from fellow PTAs. I want to know your thoughts on healthcare changes, working relationships with PTs, and your ideas about increasing the PTA education to a bachelor's level as well as your feelings towards the APTA and the PTA Read More...

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Guide for Conduct of the PTA
by Jason Marketti

I am going to pick on the APTA for this session. I rarely question the APTA and I am not a member of the organization so I can do this with an "outsider's" point of view. In November 2010, a guide for conduct of the PTA was issued by the Ethics and Judicial Read More...

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PT Month
by Jason Marketti

The year would not be complete without a tip of the hat or nod of the head with much respect to the PTs and PTAs who care for patients. Sometimes we can actually save people's lives by our assessments and careful observation of symptoms based on how they Read More...

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CEUs and the State
by Jason Marketti

Some of the states that require CEUs for therapists only allow a certain portion to be taken at home. The other portion must be at a "live" presentation, usually on a weekend. Why can't there be continuity in CEU attainment? Some states don't require Read More...

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Michael Phelps
by Jason Marketti

I thought I would comment on this man. I am not a sports fan, nor did I watch the Olympics. In fact I did not even watch the Superbowl this year. So, back to Phelps. He has a charity foundation to promote water safety and advocate swimming for children, Read More...

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