The Recent Statement by the AIUM and Its Impact on Private Practice Physical Therapy

NEW YORK, March 9, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) released a groundbreaking statement declaring physical therapists as qualified providers to perform and/or interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations. This decision by the AIUM further affirms the physical therapists’ evolving capacity to perform this diagnostic examination (along with additional types of examinations) and be recognized by insurance companies as qualified providers. The board of directors at Hands-On Diagnostics has created a pathway for physical therapists to take advantage of this new development.

With this new development, physical therapists are now fully recognized by this esteemed association to take advantage of the alternative reimbursement opportunities accompanying diagnostic testings. This is a significant step for the industry as it potentially liberates therapists from the financial restraints of traditional billing codes.

We have been tirelessly advocating for the advancement of physical therapists nationwide through their adoption of diagnostic testing to help them achieve professional autonomy. This statement by the AIUM provides our cause with added credibility and legitimization from the preferred organization of insurance companies when it comes to assessing reimbursements.

Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos DPT, MD, PhD, DSc, ECS, President & Founder, Hands-On Diagnostics

Hands-On Diagnostics, a national franchise specializing in helping private practice physical therapy owners learn and profitably implement diagnostic testing into their practice, has been leading the way in this “diagnostic revolution” for over 20 years. Regarding the breakthrough statement by the AIUM, Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos (founder of Hands-On Diagnostics) says, “We have been tirelessly advocating for the advancement of physical therapists nationwide through their adoption of diagnostic testing to help them achieve professional autonomy. This statement by the AIUM provides our cause with added credibility and legitimization from the preferred organization of insurance companies when it comes to assessing reimbursements.”

Pertaining to the added benefits of implementing musculoskeletal ultrasound into the physical therapy experience, the results are conclusive: diagnostic testing is a win for the patient and the physical therapist.

About Hands-On Diagnostics:

The purpose of Hands-On Diagnostics is to help create a truly autonomous physical therapy practice by advancing the physical therapist as the provider of choice for electrophysiological, neuro-musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging and vestibular testing technologies. We help our partners who get involved in our franchise by offering them valuable diagnostic services for their community, mentoring and helping them generate significant additional revenues for their businesses.

Find additional information regarding Hands-On Diagnostics at https://www.diagnosticsforpt.com/aium and contact Dr. Kostopoulos at [email protected] or at 1-888-447-6014.

Source: Hands-On Diagnostics