Geriatric Therapy- Module 11: Societal Issues/Reimbursement

Course Description:

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