Profitable Compassion: Diverse Approaches to Creating Spasticity Clinics (Member Resource)-Session Recording

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The presentation discussed strategies for developing spasticity clinics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and innovative methods to manage and treat spasticity patients effectively. Dr. Zach Bohart and his colleagues, Christina Kwasnika, Dr. Tiffany Sheehan, and Dr. Atul Patel, shared their diverse experiences and approaches in running successful spasticity clinics.<br /><br />Dr. Kwasnika shared how her practice at Barrow Neurologic Institute identifies and treats spasticity patients early, demonstrating the importance of collaboration within different departments like neurosurgery and neurology. Tiffany Sheehan highlighted the significance of quality improvement programs, effective data collection, and having a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and streamline processes.<br /><br />Dr. Bohart discussed the benefits of being in hybrid settings—balancing private practice with academic appointments—to maximize resources and patient care. He emphasized the necessity of using guidance techniques like EMG and ultrasound for injections and cautioned about billing complexities regarding E&M codes alongside procedures.<br /><br />Dr. Patel offered insights into maintaining relevance in PM&R by adapting practices, engaging in continuous learning, and ensuring practice efficiency. He stressed the significance of integrating a team-based approach, using every patient interaction as an opportunity for improvement, and the critical role of billing and coding knowledge in maintaining a financially viable practice.<br /><br />Ultimately, the session encouraged embracing innovative, patient-centered approaches while maintaining efficient business and medical practices to enhance the quality of care for those with spasticity.

Keywords

spasticity clinics

interdisciplinary approaches

innovative methods

patient care

multidisciplinary team

quality improvement

hybrid settings

EMG and ultrasound

billing complexities

PM&R relevance

continuous learning

patient-centered care