May 2010

Features

• Telehealth Delivers Many Benefits, But Concerns Linger

  Telehealth has come a long way in the past decade. The technology and applications have grown greatly. But some barriers still need to be overcome.

• Contemporary Topics in Health Care: Data Mining

  Technology has given birth to data mining. Should it be outlawed or encouraged? PTs explain the implications for physical therapy.

• CEU: Promoting Early Mobility and Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit

  This is the first in a series of continuing education articles focusing on acute care.

Columns and Departments

• Compliance Matters: Subject to Interpretation

  A look at regulations for providing interpreters and other communication services to patients with hearing impairment and limited English proficiency.

• Ethics in Practice: Certified Deception

  When letters spell out a problem.

• PTAs Today: Hallmarks of Success

  Highlights of the PTA Town Hall meeting.

• This Is Why: Continued Service

  From injured soldier to future PT.

• PT Resource

  - APTA
  - Business Sense
  - Data Points
  - Question of the Month
  - Practice Partner
  - Research Roundup
  - The Funny Bone

• Viewpoints

  Learning From "Voodoo" Practice Charges