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5 Trends to Watch for Outpatient Therapists in 2025

HIT Consultant

On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic. Strengthening Referral Pathways: While physical therapy remains outside primary care’s traditional scope, patients in many states have direct access without requiring a referral.

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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

Healthcare It News

The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. The use of telehealth technology can improve healthcare access for Montanans living in rural and tribal communities by providing access to primary care and specialty services.

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Healthcare Marketing In the Age of Limited Physician Access & Value-Based Care

Healthcare Success

And it's the same sort of thing when you're thinking about just even general concerns, you know, you have a rash that pops up, do you really need to see a dermatologist or can you take a picture of it and send it to your primary care provider who has a, you know, most dermatology is visual. They don't need to see.

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Walmart Expands Virtual Primary Care to Associates & Families

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Walmart announced it is expanding virtual primary care, building on the traditional telehealth service for occasional sick visits for Walmart associates and their families.

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Fewer Medicare Advantage Plans Are Offering Home-Based Care Services For 2025

Home Health Care

Aetna engages with home-based care in a number of ways, including partnering with various provider organizations and systems that are delivering at-home primary care and care management for individuals living with complex medical and social needs.

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What will be the impact of COVID-19 on the next wave of health IT innovation?

Healthcare It News

The next wave is the dawn of digital-first clinics with a primary care focus, while offering certain specialties – such as physical therapy, cardiology, maternity or behavioral health. These providers are interacting with patients in a mix of bricks-and-mortar and virtual care models.

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5 Trends to Watch for Outpatient Therapists in 2025

HIT Consultant

On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic. Strengthening Referral Pathways: While physical therapy remains outside primary care’s traditional scope, patients in many states have direct access without requiring a referral.