Shows
APTA Nebraska PodcastE8 - Member Spotlight with Ryan Hardin and Brett BurtonRyan Hardin and Brett Burton share their journeys from McCook, Nebraska through PT school and various career paths before ultimately returning to their hometown to practice physical therapy at McCook Community Hospital.• Both attended University of Nebraska for athletic training and UNMC for physical therapy• Brett's path included a sports residency in Idaho and working with professional athletes in Phoenix• A cancer diagnosis at 30 prompted Brett to reevaluate priorities and eventually return to McCook• Ryan values working in a one-high-school town where he can serve athletes and be involved with FCA• Small-town PT practice o...2025-07-2432 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE7 - President's UpdateThe APTA Nebraska podcast provides critical updates on recent healthcare legislation and upcoming events for physical therapists throughout the state. This legislation brings a 2.5% Medicare fee increase for 2026 while highlighting concerns about rural hospital closures and changes to student loan programs.• Recent "Big Beautiful Bill" signed with 2.5% Medicare fee schedule increase for 2026• Concerns about Medicaid cuts potentially impacting rural Nebraska hospitals• New $100,000 cap on grad plus loans affecting PT student financing• EPSIG Social at Sunny's on September 17th from 7-9pm• Nebraska PTs participating in Husker Harvest Days Health Exhibit (Sept 9-11)• "Baseball-a-w...2025-07-1013 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE6 - Membership CommitteeThe APTA Nebraska membership committee shares their diverse backgrounds and motivation for joining the organization while highlighting the benefits of engagement for physical therapists at all career stages. Members discuss how building professional relationships across practice settings and geographical areas creates a stronger, more connected PT community in Nebraska.• Committee members include Brad Dexter, Adam Meirose, Candice McCoy, and Nathan Halm.• Professional networking provides valuable cross-pollination of ideas and solutions across different practice settings• APTA membership offers tangible benefits including discounted specialty certification exams and access to continuing education• The organization helps newer graduates find men...2025-06-2623 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE5 - Member Spotlight with Mike StoddenMike Stodden and Wendy Bloomhuff of Rock Valley Physical Therapy share their journeys in private practice and innovative solutions for overcoming administrative barriers to provide exceptional patient care. The conversation reveals how passion for patient relationships drives practice decisions, while exploring the challenges of insurance requirements, administrative burdens, and practice management.• Mike Stodden merged his successful private practice with Rock Valley PT after 17 years to maintain his patient-centered culture• Wendy Bloomhuff leads Slate, a service helping private practices manage billing and administrative tasks to focus on patient care• Insurance pre-certifications and administrative burdens create significant challe...2025-06-1226 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE4 - President's UpdateThe APTA Nebraska podcast discusses recent graduates, state advocacy, and prosthetics initiatives while providing important timeline updates for members and highlighting opportunities for engagement.• Congratulations to 2025 PT and PTA graduates, with reminders about patience during the four-week licensure process• Announcement of an All-District meeting featuring House of Delegates information and legislative session updates• Interview with Vince Lau about "So Every Body Can Move" initiative seeking insurance coverage for activity-specific prosthetic devices• Details on LB410 (Insurance Fairness Act) with fiscal impact of only 1-12¢ per member monthly but potential savings of $68 million• Upcoming events including R...2025-05-2923 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE3 - EPSIG: Early Professional Special Interest Group and Navigating the First Years of PT PracticeThree early-career physical therapists share their journeys navigating the first years of practice, discussing both the rewards and challenges they've encountered along the way. We explore how APTA Nebraska's Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) provides mentorship and community support for PTs and PTAs in their crucial first five years.• Kirsten, Joel, and Cole reveal what attracted them to physical therapy, highlighting the biopsychosocial aspects of the profession• Early-career therapists experience excitement seeing patients improve while also feeling challenged by the knowledge gap between school and practice• Professional development strategies include seeking mentorship, utilizing clinical practi...2025-05-1529 minAPTA Nebraska PodcastE2 - Serving the Profession: NSSIG Board Members Share Why Engagement MattersAPTA Nebraska's Student Special Interest Group (NSSIG) executive board shares their journeys to leadership and why professional engagement matters for PT students and new graduates.• Student leaders from NSSIG discuss their paths to executive board positions• Service backgrounds range from extensive leadership experience to first-time involvement• Board members emphasize that professional service creates valuable networking opportunities across PT/PTA programs• NSSIG organizes the annual Conclave and biennial National Advocacy Dinner• Students plan to maintain APTA membership after graduation for advocacy opportunities, professional development, and resources• Membership benefits like discounts on shoes, hotels and professi...2025-04-2426 min
APTA Nebraska PodcastE1 - The SOAP Note You Can Listen ToAPTA Nebraska launches its new podcast to connect physical therapists across the state with updates on advocacy, practice challenges, and member benefits. Brad Dexter and APTA Nebraska President Nick Weber discuss critical issues affecting physical therapists and share resources to help members stay informed and engaged.• Medicare's 2.8% fee schedule reduction continues despite advocacy efforts, with Congress failing to address it in the recent continuing resolution• TRICARE providers face significant challenges with obtaining referrals and payments since TriWest became the new contractor• CMS changed requirements for caregiver training codes (97550/97551), now requiring the full time to be furnis...2025-03-2518 min