Most clinic owners don’t realize this: Under Medicare Part B, PT and Speech share the same therapy threshold ($2,330 in 2025). That means every visit from either discipline draws from the same bucket. So if a patient is seeing both your PT and SLP teams in the same episode of

If you want to reduce costs in your clinic, make sure you're tracking this: - payroll percentage of revenue - occupancy expense percentage of revenue - supplies expense percentage of revenue - business development/marketing expense percentage of revenue. What do you track in

The biggest difference between good and great clinic owners: ⬇️ Most practice owners I talk to are flat-out running their business. Seeing patients, managing staff, chasing paperwork — it’s nonstop. But running your business and changing your business are completely

One of the best ways to stand out in the therapy world: Own a niche. Specializing in a specific community—like runners—can turn your clinic from “just another therapy practice” into the trusted go-to for a passionate group of clients. Runners are health-conscious, motivated,

🚨 New Feature Alert: Automatic Policy Validation. Here's how it works ⬇️ Every practice owner knows the frustration of seeing a claim denied because of something small: the wrong subscriber number, a mistyped policy ID, or a name mismatch. What most don’t realize is that those

One of the most underutilized strategies when recruiting therapists..⤵️ Start by looking at your local PT and PTA programs. Offering to give a lecture or in-service is a game-changing hiring tactic. Many professors and program directors are open to guest speakers who can

I see so many clinics chasing shiny new tech — AI, dashboards, integrations — all great on paper. But if you don’t know what problem you’re solving, it’s just noise. Before adopting any tool, be prescriptive about what success looks like. Faster documentation? Safer patient

Want referrals that actually stick? Start by giving, not asking. The modern “fruit basket” isn’t about dropping off food—it’s about showing up and providing real value first. Take Michael Silva, for example: he ran a clinic focused on runners. Instead of waiting for referrals,

🎄4 ways to fight the holiday slowdown in your clinic: ✅ Get proactive with scheduling. Call patients early to confirm visits, reschedule missed appointments, and protect your schedule from no-shows. ✅ Use admin days wisely. Knock out chart audits, cleanup billing backlogs,

First-time clinic owners—this one’s for you....Receiving an audit letter from a payer can feel intimidating—but it’s normal, and every clinic should be ready. Audits happen regularly, and being proactively prepared can save you time, stress, and lost revenue. Here’s how to stay

Most clinics don’t stall because of a lack of demand — or a lack of money. They stall because of capacity. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: most owners aren’t actually measuring it. Clinician capacity vs scheduled visits Units per visit vs completion of plan of care

Clinical leadership isn’t about keeping people forever... no matter how hard you might try 🫣 It’s about leading them well while you have them. Too often, practice owners treat retention like a win and resignation like a loss. But what if real leadership meant doing what’s best

Every wasted hour is lost revenue. StrataPT helps you take them back — automatically.

🚨 Final boarding call: next stop — Orlando. StrataPT is on our way to PPS 2025 next week, ready to share our vision for how physical therapy businesses can run smarter, scale faster, and get their hours back. We will be hosting some fun events - if you're interested in more

🥵 Hot Take: asking patients what insurance they have is killing your clinic. Here's why: The healthcare system often asks patients for more than they’re willing to give—and it’s costing clinics. How many times have you heard, “What’s your insurance?” or “Do you have a

Healthcare needs a mindset shift from "Insurance doesn't pay for that" to "Let's figure out a way to create the best patient experience" Simple forms of communication are crucial especially when the technology is readily available. Clinic owners, don't fall into the

Too many clinics default to the same template: 3 visits a week for 6 to 8 weeks, regardless of the patient’s lifestyle, goals, or circumstances. But here’s the thing: Consumers are getting smarter. 💡 They’re expecting tailored, flexible, and realistic care. They know their

This is one of the biggest drivers of new patients and retention: 👉 Do you have openings when people actually want care? A few questions clinic owners should be asking: 1. Do you offer early morning or evening slots for working professionals? 2. How many days out is your