News

Vantage Clinical Solutions, Inc., a Bend-based healthcare practice consulting and management firm, is featured on the cover of the June issue of PT Magazine, a national magazine published by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Pelvic Wellness Center, a physical therapy practice specializing in pelvic health issues, opened in Eugene, OR on June 2nd. Pelvic Wellness Center is a client of Vantage Clinical Solutions, assisting with startup planning and ongoing practice management.

Vantage client, Elemental Eyecare opened the doors to its new pediatric optometry practice in Bend, OR on June 4th.

Vantage client, Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care expanded into a second location in Bend, OR on June 2nd.

The Vantage Clinical Solutions website was honored with a design award sponsored by the Advertising Federation of Central Oregon at the 2008 Drake Awards ceremony.

Read the June 2008 issue of Vantage News.

We all know that practice management software is here to stay. And while this is the case, there are still challenges associated with the use of management software in today’s physical therapy practices. It is not inexpensive to implement a comprehensive software or service, and practice owners can be left with a feeling of buyer’s remorse if expectations are not fully met.

Non-compete agreements are likely to become more common in health care. While a reasonably drafted document shouldn't prevent you from maintaining your lifestyle and livelihood in the event of a termination, some employers may try to cover more than fair ground. It pays to do your homework, consult a specialist and, above all, resist the pressure to sign before you're ready.

While the immediate direction of our economy is uncertain, I believe the recent changes in the United States housing and stock markets warrant the attention of private practice owners within our profession. In periods of even mild economic turbulence, the importance of cash is heightened, and efforts to generate and preserve cash are important.

This article speaks to the pro's and con's of outsourcing billing operations in private practice, and provides some practical tips for making the best decision for your practice.