Geriatric Therapy- Module 11: Societal Issues/Reimbursement

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, Rita A. Wong, PT, EdD, and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Module 11 Societal Issues/Reimbursement covers chapters 30 through 31. Chapter 30: Reimbursement and Payment Policy Chapter 31: Health Policy and Advocacy in the United States: A Perspective for Geriatric Physical Therapy Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapist Assistants Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Identify access to health care 2.Differentiate between health insurance programs: Medicare vs. Medicaid 3.Identify regulations and practice implications 4.Identify reimbursement in other settings 5.Differentiate between public policy, health policy, and advocacy 6.Define/discuss advocacy Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test