Dana Strauss, PT, DPT and Alex Bendersky, PT, DPT

Future-Proof PT

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Want to stay ahead of the curve in physical therapy? Future Proof PT brings you straight-talking, no-nonsense conversations about what really matters in healthcare today. From dissecting policy risks and opportunities to exploring innovative practice and payment models to practical ways to accelerate your career growth, we're your go-to source for understanding the forces reshaping our profession and the healthcare industry at large. Through candid dialogue and real-world perspectives, we're building a community of forward-thinking professionals working both in and out of direct patient care....

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Dana Strauss, PT, DPT and Alex Bendersky, PT, DPT

Episodes

Episode 7: Intro to the TEAM Model and PTs as PCPs in the Military 28.03.2025 46:05

In this episode of Future Proof PT, we dive deep into two game-changing models of care provision that could reshape physical therapy practice: First, we explore the TEAM model (Transforming Episode Accountability Model), a Medicare acute episodes of care affecting about 740 hospitals nationwide. Learn how this model creates opportunities for outpatient PT (and OT) practices and why rethinking post...

Beyond the Clinic: The Real Price of Musculoskeletal Disorders 20.03.2025 1:04:30

Summary: In this episode of the Future Proof PT podcast, Dana and Alex delve into the economic implications of healthcare with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders. They discuss the concepts of QALY and DALY, emphasizing the importance of understanding these metrics in evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. The hosts highlight the value of physical therapy as an investment in health, the i...

Episode Five: The Rules and Roles of Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care 14.03.2025 1:20:07

Below by Notion AI from the transcript: A detailed discussion exploring the complex dynamics of value-based care in the musculoskeletal health sector. The conversation covers patient-reported outcome measures, healthcare system challenges, and the future of healthcare delivery in the United States. Takeaways from Riverside AI: Takeaways and Chapters by Riverside AI The role of clinicians is multif...

Episode Four: The Government as Policymaker and Payer 04.03.2025 41:03

AI Show Notes by Riverside FM: Summary In this episode, Dana and Alex discuss the complexities of budget resolutions, government spending, and their implications for healthcare, particularly telehealth and physical therapy. They explore the challenges posed by the physician fee schedule, the underutilization of physical therapy, and the importance of alternative payment models in transitioning to...

Episode Three: The PT Supply Chain that Works: Building a Referral Network Centered Around our Clinical Value 23.02.2025 48:55

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Episode Two: Post Combined Sections Meeting 2025 16.02.2025 58:16

Subscribe to our newsletter and your welcome email will include a subscribers-only link to a growing Resources Database for you to bookmark! Courtesy of Riverside AI: Summary In this episode of the Future Proof PT podcast, Dana and Alex discuss insights from the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) for physical therapists. They explore the essence of physical therapy, the role of technology, the import...

Inaugural Episode of the Future Proof PT podcast 09.02.2025 55:02

Note to listeners: We are building this podcast in public. We uploaded the raw episode and copied and pasted Riverside's AI show notes. Thank you for giving our podcast a try! In this inaugural podcast episode, hosts Alex Bendersky and Dana Strauss discuss the importance of value-based care in physical therapy and healthcare at large. They explore the concept of value, its implications for patient...