Jargon summer 2014 final by APTANJ

American Physical Therapy Association

Of New Jersey

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Introducing APTANJ's brandnew website with many new features!

• New Website • New Member Relations Staff • APTANJ Bylaws • APTANJ Practice Act • Fall Conference • APTANJ/AlliedOP 5k Run • APTANJ Fall/Winter Events • Legislative Update • Payer Relations Update • PT Partners • APTANJ Strategic Planning • FUNfitness 2014 • Membership Application

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Council of Directors (* Executive Committee)

The Jersey Jargon is a private publication of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey and is published twice a year to provide members with timely and pertinent information concerning the practice of physical therapy. Certain articles and letters printed express the views of the author only and are not necessarily the policy of the Association. All materials submitted are subject to editorial review. All advertisements are accepted on the basis of conformance with the ethical standards of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Association has not verified the representations made in advertisements and should not be deemed to have endorsed any advertisers. All materials or ads should be submitted to the Jargon Editor in care of the APTANJ office: American Physical Therapy Association Of New Jersey 1100 US Highway 130, Suite 3, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1108

President * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Government Relations . . . . . . Director of Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Central District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Northern District . . . . . . . . . . . . Director, Southern District . . . . . . . . . . . . Email: cod@aptanj.org

Nominating Committee Email: nominate@aptanj.org Central District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Krotz, PT Northern District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constance McAvaddy, PT Southern District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carina Torres, PT

Phone: (609) 208-0200 Fax: (609) 208-1000

www.aptanj.org Next Publication Deadline: October 31, 2014 Next Chapter Meeting Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014

Association Staff: Executive Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Daniel Klim (609) 208-0200 ext. 101 dklim@aptanj.org

Operations Manager - Lieve Monnens-Cash (609) 208-0200 ext. 100 studio@aptanj.org

Brian Mason, PT Dana Cartin, PT Leslie Marcks, PT Jeffrey Snyder, PT Patricia Brick, PT Arthur Veilleux, PT Jeff Flyer, PT Jennifer Lazaro, PT Doula Riley, PT Sangita Verma, PT Marc Suznovich, PT Heather Sleece Monaco, PT Michele Strauss, PT

Mission Statement

The American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey promotes the integrity and excellence of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants through the coordination of advocacy, education, and resources to be responsive to and serve the membership and community. Goals A. Influence payers, legislators, and the public to recognize physical therapists as the practitioner of choice. B. Provide and expand educational resources to promote and support evidencebased practice. C. Promote professionalism through effective communication and advocacy.

Member Relations Specialist - Debbie Sullivan (609) 208-0200 ext. 102 dsullivan@aptanj.org

Private Practice for Sale

In an effort to provide more value and support to our members, the APTANJ is proud to announce that Debbie Sullivan has become a part of our team. She will be responsible for member engagement and development. Debbie has a deep knowledge of association management and has worked at the local, regional and national organizations. She also possesses an understanding of New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political landscape by having worked in the Office of the Governor, as a legislative chief of staff and in the Department of the Public Advocate. Debbie has a bachelor's degree from Trenton State College and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Baruch College in New York. Please send her an email at dsullivan@aptanj.org and welcome her to the APTANJ team.

25 years in Princeton, NJ Sole Member of PTPN in Princeton Excellent community relationship Great referral sources including return patients (list included) Operates 5 days/wk and some Saturdays Lease renewable Floor level entry, first suite from main entrance 1250 sq feet, in a professional/medical bldg in town with ample parking Furniture and therapy equipment included Longstanding APTANJ member

Asking price: $110,000 Serious inquiries only email PPTC@MSN.com call 609-651-0158

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President's Message Within this Jersey Jargon you will see updates ranging from the new Member Relations Specialist (to better serve our membership), legislative update, a robust event schedule, along with numerous other activities that your association is working on. Some of the most important activities occur behind the scenes and receive little notice; one activity is the election and nomination process. Our nomination process is now online and very streamlined and the excellent work of the Nomination Committee has produced a full slate for the Fall elections on Saturday, October 25. We expect that there will be a few contested positions. Additionally, in Spring 2015 members will be able to vote electronically for candidates to serve in APTANJ leadership positions. None of these changes happen unless our website was updated and our bylaws allowed for electronic voting (or e-voting). One of the most important subtle changes on our website that I want to bring to your attention is that the APTANJ now has the ability to accept

PT PLAN contributions on a onetime or monthly basis via credit card. The PT PLAN (short for Physical Therapy Professional Legislative Action Network) is our Political Action Committee (PAC) fund. If each member of the APTANJ gave $5 per month, the PT PLAN would be on the par of some of the largest PACs in NJ. Having a steady stream of funds greatly enhances our political posture in Trenton and makes our efforts to promote the Physical Therapy profession a year round activity. On a consistent basis our corporate partners have stepped up to support the Association and our activities. This has been a very beneficial relationship for the organization and when possible we should support our partners. Our PT Partners allow us to keep membership dues for New Jersey affordable and continue to develop high quality programming. Please see the list of our PT Partners on pages 10-11. None of the changes that I have outlined happen overnight; some of these projects have been ongoing for a number or years and most likely

will continue a long term mutual relationship. One of the best examples is our relationship with the payers. For a number of years representatives of the Association have met on a regular basis with the commercial payer community to discuss issues that are of shared importance. Both the copay adjustment via regulation and changes in the authorization process for one carrier are directly related to these discussions. One area that we are currently working on is how to pay for quality outcomes and reward those providers who demonstrate superior objective outcomes. This is a project that we have discussed for over four years and hopefully will result in a pilot project this yearâ&#x20AC;Śchange tends to be incremental. This Fall our calendar is very busy and I hope to see you at any or all of our APTANJ events, particularly the APTANJ/AlliedOP on 5k Saturday, October 11th in Sea Girt to support the NJ National Guard Children & Youth Program. Brian Mason, PT APTANJ President president@aptanj.org

APTANJ Bylaws Updated For the First Time in Eight Years If you were not at the APTAnj Spring Business meeting on April 26, you missed the first bylaws update for our chapter since January of 2006! The approved bylaws include the reduction of our Council of Directors (COD) from thirteen members to eight and the addition of an electronic elections process and are published on the aptanj website for your review (see About/Governance). In addition to other minor changes, these updates allow for greater efficiency and improved communication through

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a smaller leadership team and by conducting a component of chapter business electronically. More effective leadership development is also achieved through direct and delineated support for evolving leaders serving as committee chairs and through a more targeted succession planning process. The COD is currently working with members of both the Governance and Bylaws Task Forces to update the chapter Standing Rules to more fully define chapter operations relative to the

new bylaws language. The standing rules require COD approval, with the final vote scheduled for mid-October in preparation for implementation following the Fall Business Meeting on October 25. For more information or if you have questions regarding any of the updates, please contact me at vicep@aptanj.org or the Chapter office at 609.208.0200. Dana Cartin, PT APTANJ Vice President vicep@aptanj.org

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the APTANJ Practice Act (A1648/S874) …and What It Means to Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants in New Jersey

#1 - The bill (A1648/S874) protects the practice of physical therapy by establishing a law to ensure that the current scope of PT training and expertise is appropriate and legal. #2 – This legislative bill, A1648, sponsored by Assemblyman Thomas P. Giblin (34th District) effects all licensed physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and all consumers of physical therapy in the state of New Jersey. #3 – An identical bill, S874, sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale (19th District) has also been introduced in the New Jersey State Senate. #4 – The Practice Act includes language that identifies areas that were not previously defined in the current Practice Act. #5 –This bill is not intended to promote an expansion of PT practice, but rather to protect the current state of PT practice in New Jersey. #6 – It identifies balance disorders as a distinct area of physical therapy treatment as well as includes neurodevelopmental procedures including such as vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management. #7 – The Supervision of physical therapist assistants would be changed from direct/on site to general supervision in this bill. General supervision of physical therapist assistants shall only be permitted in facilities licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and practices owned in whole or in majority by a physical therapist. #8 – It includes physical therapy screening, examination, evaluation, and application of physical therapy interventions for the promotion, improvement, and maintenance of fitness, health, wellness, and prevention services in populations of all ages. #111 Advanced Level Biomechanics course of the Foot and Ankle Brian Hoke, DPT, SCS September 20-21, 2014 New York, NY October 4-5, 2014 Potsdam, NY #139 Current Surgical and Rehabilitation Trends in the Advances of Joint Arthroplasty for the Shoulder, Hip and Knee John O'Halloran DPT, PT, OCS, ATC, CSCS September 13, 2014 Brooklyn, NY #224 Rewiring The Brain-Neuroplasticity and Graded Motor Imagery Susan W. Stralka, PT, DPT, MS December 6, 2014 NY (West Haverstraw), NY

#9 – The bill make the practice of physical therapy without a license a 3rd degree crime. #10 - PT students would be allowed to take the NPTE before formal graduation. (Also see page 8 for APTANJ's Legislative Update)

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APTANJ 2014 Fall Conference Saturday, October 25, 2014 National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ Registration is now open for an action-packed Fall Conference: educational programs, elections, exhibitors and special interest group meetings. Thanks to our generous exhibitors, sponsors and PT Partners, the registration price has remained the same as last year, but we have added two more continuing education credits in the afternoon, as an additional member benefit. for more information & registration go to www.aptanj.org

Time

Event

7:00 am –8:30 am

Registration & Breakfast Lanyards sponsored by WebPT

8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Neural Mobilization: Examination and Intervention Techniques Speaker: Mark Butler, PT, MPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, Center Manager, Novacare, Medford, NJ

Strength Training in Older Adults with Special Emphasis on Hip Fracture and Frailty. Speaker: Kathleen K. Mangione, PT, PhD, GCS, Professor, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA

Concussion Management & Rehabilitation Speaker: Paul G. Vidal, PT, DPT, MHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, Owner & Physical Therapist, Specialized Physical Therapy, Cherry Hill, NJ

Novel Approaches to Improving Physical Function and Activity Using Home and Community-Based Interventions Speaker: Carole Tucker PT PhD PCS RCEP, Associate Professor, Temple University, College of Health Professions & Social Work, Department of Physical Therapy

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Coffee Break & Exhibitors

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Lunch & Exhibitors

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

Legal, Payer, Lobbying Report Vincent Buttaci, Esq., Dennis Marco and Lynn Nowak

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

APTANJ Fall Business Meeting with elections for President-Elect, Chief Delegate and Delegates at Large (4) - with a full slate! (see website)

3:15 pm – 5:15 pm

PM Workshop: Hip Arthroscopy and Rehabilitation Speakers: Srino Bharam, MD, P.C., Director of Hip Arthroscopy and Orthopaedic Research at Saint Vincent's Hospital, Manhattan, NY and David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS, Owner, db Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Lincroft & Manalapan, NJ

5:15 pm

APTANJ Election Results

5:15 pm – 7:15 pm

#PT Pub Networking Event at JTs Restaurant & Pub Total Possible CEUs

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CEUs

APTANJ/AlliedOP 5k Run/Walk In recognition of Physical Therapy Month, the APTANJ will be holding a 5K family-oriented walk/run to support the New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program. The New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program provides support and resources that youth need to deal with the separation from a parent, child care issues, difficulties with school and many other problems. APTANJ members and their families are encouraged to attend. Date: Saturday October 11, 2014

Location: National Guard Training Center 100 Camp Drive Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Schedule: 8:00 am: Registration 9:45 am National Anthem & Rewalk Demonstration 10:00 am: 5k 11:30 am: Race winners announced, music, speeches, and fun!

Register at www.aptanjorg. More info? Call 609-208-0200 or email info@aptanj.org Price/per runner (+ $2.50 sign up fee): EARLY BIRD (until Thursday, October 9): $25.00 ONSITE REGISTRATION: $35.00

(Visa, Mastercard & AMEX accepted) or make checks payable to APTANJ and send to 1100 U.S. Highway 130, Suite 3 Robbinsville, NJ 08691

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Handicapped Scuba Association Training Center of NJ

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2014 Fall/Winter Event Schedule for more information & registration go to www.aptanj.org

Friday, Sept 5 – Sunday, Sept 7

Dry Needling (DN) Program DN-1: Foundations I sponsored by the APTANJ (28 CEUs)

CentraState Medical Center, Freehold (registration)

Wednesday, Sept 17 7:00 pm

APTANJ Southern District Meeting (1 CEU)

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway

September TBD

Payer Relations Webinar Webinar Increasing Patient Access through Direct Referrals Speaker: Dennis Marco, Payer Relations Specialist, APTANJ

“Management of Gait Deviations in Patients with Stroke” Speaker: Gina Dubuission, PT, Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Tuesday, Sept 23 APTANJ Central District Meeting (1 CEU) St. Peter’s University Hospital, 7:00 pm New Brunswick “Management of Gait Deviations in Patients with Stroke” Speaker: Gina Dubuission, PT, Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Tuesday, Sept 23 How Outcomes and Cost Come into Play as a Rehab 8:00 pm Professional Speaker, Tim Fox, DPT, President & CEO, Fox Rehab

Webinar

Tuesday, Sept 30 APTANJ Northern District Meeting (1 CEU) Kessler Institute for 7:00 pm Rehabilitation, West Orange “Management of Gait Deviations in Patients with Stroke” Speaker: Gina Dubuission, PT, Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Saturday, Oct 11 APTANJ/Allied OP - 5K Run/Walk to support the New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program Friday, Oct 17 8:30 am

Affordable Care Act Seminar – Evaluation of the ACA’s First Six Months

Saturday, Oct 25 APTANJ Fall Conference 7:30 am

National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt The Hamilton Manor Hamilton National Conference Center, Holiday Inn, East Windsor

Sunday, Oct 26 8:00 am

APTANJ Leadership Development Retreat (tentative)

National Conference Center, Holiday Inn, East Windsor

Nov TBD

PQRS/Compliance sponsored by WebPT

Webinar

Friday, Nov 21 7:30 am

NJ Sports Medicine Seminar – 2014

Morristown Medical Center Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater Morristown

Saturday, Jan 3, 2015

APTANJ Student Conclave

CentraState Medical Center Freehold

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Legislative Update

APTANJ Summer Update In spite of the generally slower pace of summer, APTANJ continues to move our legislative agenda forward in a number of ways. We continue to monitor bills of consequence to APTANJ members and our profession in NJ. With the focus in Trenton having been overwhelmingly on budgetary concerns in recent months, there has been no significant action on the bills that we have been tracking on behalf of our membership and colleagues (please click here for a list of the top 6 bills we have been tracking). There is an additional more recent bill which our leadership and Legislative Advisory Panel has been considering: (NJ A3469, Jimenez (D-Hudson) – Revises licensing requirements for massage therapists. We will keep all membership aware of any action required on this piece of legislation. Foremost on APTANJ’s legislative agenda remains our Practice Act Bill A1648, S874. In recent times, we have been carefully making some internal amendments to our bill in response to feedback from various other professional groups and our membership; as such, your Council of Directors, with professional advice from our association attorney, legislative agent and executive director, approved several language changes to enhance the chances of our bill’s gaining approval in the NJ legislature and ultimately winning the governor’s signature. The successful passage of a bill can be a painstaking process and requires appropriate groundwork to minimize opposition and gain adequate support. APTANJ and its capable consultants are doing everything we can to complete this process as soon as possible, with the desire that our bill be favorably heard in committee

during the fall legislative session and referred to the Assembly and Senate for a passing vote. As the need arises, we will be asking our members and all physical therapists in the state of NJ to express support on behalf of our Practice Act Bill to their respective legislators. This bill, as many of you know, will importantly act to protect the practice of physical therapy for years to come and is vital to our profession in this state. Among other issues, our Practice Act Bill will protect the future practice of PT in NJ by now formally including in our Practice Act: the PT practice of balance/vestibular treatment

professional organization, it requires $$$$$$$$$$$$, so please contribute to the PT PLAN (Physical Therapy – Professional Legislative Action Network - see form on the next page, or contribute online*) to provide the funding needed for APTANJ’s representatives to attend political events and make our legislative needs understood and supported by our elected officials in Trenton. Physical therapy professionals cannot afford to sit on the sideline and expect everyone else to protect our livelihood, our patients and our profession. Jeff Flyer, PT Director of Government Relations government@aptanj.org

physical therapy treatment aimed at promoting health and wellness a) a provision for potentially allowing some form of General Supervision of physical therapist assistants (as nearly all other states in the country already have in some form) b) a provision that makes the unlicensed practice of PT a 3rd degree criminal offence c) a provision allowingstudents approaching the conclusion of their PT graduate program to take the licensing exam ahead of graduation to permit a smooth transition into the workforce d) a provision stipulating that only a NJ licensed PT may perform utilization review for private insurers e) a provision that recognizes within the scope of physical therapy practice the commonly performed technique of intramuscular therapy. We need to protect our professional practice through the passage of this bill. Passing a bill requires more than just the effort of your

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Payer Relations Update

New Jersey Chapter Prior Authorization Success After years of working closely with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon) the largest health insurer in the state, the New Jersey Chapter was informed that Horizon has made improvements in their process for obtaining prior authorization for outpatient physical therapy and occupational therapy services. In most cases, the initial 12 visits of outpatient physical therapy or occupational therapy (PT/OT) services will be authorized after Horizon receives an initial claim from a participating physical therapist or occupational therapist. PTs/OTs will no longer need to obtain a prior authorization for an initial 12 visits of PT or OT services. Eligibility and benefits must be confirmed prior to providing the service. This became a major issue with APTANJ members since they knew in advance based on their experience that for certain conditions their patients were going to need more than

Physical Therapy Professional Legislative Action Network

Other PT or OT services have

already been authorized in the current calendar year. (Need to review annual benefit limits.) D i a g n o s i s - r e l a t e d

temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. (Need to review for benefit and medical necessity.)

Contact Dennis Marco, APTANJ’s Payer Relations Specialist for additional information via the Payer Relations Specialist contact form, available in the Members Only area on www.aptanj.org.

Treatment for work-related

injuries. Patients under 19 years of age.

(Review for medical necessity.) Pre-existing condition clause on

the member’s policy. (Limited applicability under Health Care Reform commencing in 2014.) More than 12 visits are required.

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Giving the physical therapy profession a voice in Trenton for over 10 years!

PTs/OTs will still need to check member eligibility and benefits prior to treating the patient by logging onto NaviNet.net. Claims processing and reimbursement for services provided are subject to member eligibility and all member and group benefits, limitations and exclusions.

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the initial approval of six visits. The former prior authorization process was burdensome to both the PT/ OT practitioner and patient. A prior authorization still must be obtained in the following situations:

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MAIL TO: PT PLAN c/o aptanj 1100 U.S. Highway 130, Suite 3 Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1108 FAX TO: 609-208-1000 Phone (609) 208-0200 • www.aptanj.org

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Contributions to PT PLAN are NOT tax deductible.

PT Partners Help Keep NJ's Dues Affordable APTANJ is proud to have a select group of corporate supporters through which their sponsorship helps keep membership dues affordable while allowing us to put forth high-quality program.

Partner

Not all companies seeking to do business with the APTANJ become PT Partners. We’ve have denied entry into the PT Partner Program for some because we didn’t feel that they had our members’ best interest of in mind. The partners below have been selected because of their commitment to physical therapy in New Jersey as well as the high caliber in which they conduct business.

As you’re getting prepared to make personal or professional purchasing decisions this Fall, the APTANJ encourages you to support our PT Partners. Visit their websites, review their products and services, and contact them if you’re interested in making a purchase. As a PT Partner, they’re here to serve our membership:

AlliedOP, Inc.

AlliedOP is a leading innovator of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Over 40 years in the field has given us the understanding and appreciation to meet the needs and solve the problems of the physically challenged. Contact: Joshua Schenkman President 1 Emery Ave. Randolph, NJ 07869 Phone: 973-328-3340 Email: jschenkman@alliedop.com www.alliedop.com

Hocoma USA

Hocoma is the global market leader for the development, manufacturing and marketing of robotic and sensor based devices for functional movement therapy. Contact: Peter J. Simmons, MBA Head of Sales, Clinic Market 77 Accord Park Dr. Unit D-1 Norwell, MA 02061 Phone: 1-877-944-2200 ext. 816 Fax: 781-792-0104 Email: peter.simmons@hocoma.com www.hocoma.com

Buttaci & Leardi, LLC

We are a progressive, multi-service law firm that caters exclusively to health care providers and providerrelated entities. By employing the more “hands-on approach” of a small

firm, while at the same time delivering the same knowledge, savvy and skill typically associated with much larger firms, we have built a dynamic, national health care practice. Contact: Vincent N. Buttaci, Esq. 103 Carnegie Center, Suite 323 Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-799-5150 Fax: 609-799-5180 Email: vnbuttaci@buttacilaw.com www.buttacilaw.com

Commercial Deposit Insurance Agency

Commercial Deposit Insurance Agency (CDIA) is one of the first American insurers to cover commercial accounts against online attacks. The company insures commercial bank accounts of up to $50,000 against theft caused by online fraud. Contact: Marc Kramer President, Commercial Deposit Insurance Agency Phone: 484-881-1653 Email: mkramer@cdiaus.com www.cdiaus.com

FOX Rehabilitation

Fox is a private practice of full-time physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Fox was built on the novel foundation of Geriatric House Calls™, and throughout its growth, the practice has stayed true to its mission of rehabilitating lives by believing in

the strength of people. Contact: Robyn C. Kurilko, PT, DPT Chief Clinical Operations Officer Phone: 877-407-3422 ext. 1260 Fax: 877-407-4329 Email: robyn.kurilko@foxrehab.org www.foxrehab.org

Harlan Health Products, Inc.

WebPT

WebPT offers web-based defensible, compliant, and intuitive documentation, provide physical therapists with intelligent business reporting, interactive and organized scheduling, integrated billing, and one-stop shopping (and saving) with the WebPT Marketplace. Contact: Lyndzie Phillips

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Marketing & Media Specialist EDU Member Representative Phone: 866-221-1870 x309 Email: lyndzie.phillips@webpt.com www.webpt.com

Genesis Healthcare

Genesis HealthCare — one of the nation's largest skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy providers. We employ nearly 80,000 people, each one dedicated to the delivery of highquality, personalized health care to all the patients and residents in our Centers. Contact: Jessica Fulmino, PT, DPT, GCS, MS, Clinical Specialist, Education and Staff Development Services Phone: 908-507-7377 Email: T2clinicalaffiliations@ genesishcc.com www.genesishcc.com

MedBridge

Practice better with MedBridge. Earn hundreds of CEUs, educate your patients, expand your clinical expertise, improve outcomes. Contact: Andrew Mickus Chief Operating Officer Phone: 206-216-5003 Email: andrew@blacksmithcg.com www.medbridgeeducation.com

Princeton Federal Credit Union

APTANJ members that sign up to become a part of the Princeton Federal Credit Union will have access to traditional Savings and Checking accounts, a wide array of loans and many convenience factors. Members will enjoy the convenience of Internet Banking and Bill pay, Mobile Banking on the go now including Remote Deposit Capture, access to over 30,000 surcharge free ATM’s and over 5,000 shared branches nationwide. Contact: Brian Phillips Marketing Coordinator and Business

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Development Specialist 104 Carnegie Center, Suite 103 Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: 609-945-6200 ext. 248 Email: bphillips@princetonfcu.org www.princetonfcu.org

Fusion Employer Services, LLC

We provide excellent resource services, believing that as a boutique PEO, we are more accurately suited to a small business. Our team is driven by a passion to create value and deliver exceptional service. We are measured by the quality of this delivery and do not answer to Wall Street analysts. At FUSION, clients are not numbers and their employees are not problems. Contact: Dan Surtz, Principal 11 Gordon Ave #3 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Phone: 609-896-5900 Fax: 609-896-5904 Email: DSurtz@ fusionemployerservices.com www.fusionemployerservices.com

Dell Member Purchase Program

Enjoy perks and savings on the latest Dell products and select electronics and accessories. Contact: Leah Buluran Strategic Account Manager Healthcare and Life Sciences Phone: 512-728-5728 Email: leah_buluran@dell.com www.Dell.com/mpp/aptanj Member ID: HS126619746

Visit the Member Benefits Section of in the Members Only section of www.aptanj.org for additional personal and professional savings programs…

QualCare Management Resources, LLC

QualCare, Inc., one of the region's leading providers of health care coverage, provides the public and private marketplace with a higherquality, lower-cost alternative to commercial insurance companies. QualCare’s network covers over 100 acute, specialty and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as over 31,000 physicians and other ancillary providers across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Contact: Jenny A. Martinez Sr. Account Executive 30 Knightsbridge Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Phone: 732-465-7352 Fax: 732-465-7328 E-mail: jmartinez@qualcareinc.com www.qualcareinc.com/products/ smhealthplans.aspx

Governance

APTANJ Strategic Planning Overview The American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ) held a strategic planning session at the Crowne Plaza Monroe in South Brunswick. The four and a half hour format was designed to gather input and perspective from a diverse group of APTANJ professionals. This session focused on what the APTANJ’s need to do to be relevant, important, active, and engaging to members and nonmembers. The purpose of this planning session was to identify gaps in the Association and opportunities for organizational advancement in membership and financial growth in the short term. Participants were recommended by the Council of Directors and invited by President Brian Mason. Twenty-eight (out of 40) members accepted the invitation. We created balanced 5 to 7 person groups using an Access database and then color-coded each group (red, blue, green, yellow, orange) to avoid confusion about who belongs in what group. Each group had at least 1 representative (and no more than 2) in the following "years in membership" category: 3 -10 years; 11-20 years; 21-30 years. The groups were also developed based on the following criteria: Gender How many years he/she has been a member District The structure of participants also included representation from a broad spectrum of practice settings including hospital-based, private practice, academia. There was one physical therapy assistant that accepted the invitation. During this session which went from the late afternoon into the early

evening, four topics were addressed in 45-minute increments. Time was broken down into the following segments: 15 minutes- Small Group Discussion 20 minutes- Group Presentation 10 minutes- Discussion Summary The four topics addressed were: What short term (1 or 2 years) issues should the APTANJ focus on in New Jersey? How will the APTANJ be relevant in the Affordable Care Act era? How does APTANJ identify and support member groups with specific practice setting concerns? What educational/networking events should be developed or enhanced? Group Responses Below are the responses which were given by the various groups. They have been consolidated and summarized and the responses that were mentioned by more than one group are listed towards the top of each topic. TOPIC #1 - What short term (1 or 2 years) issues should the APTANJ focus on in New Jersey? Responses include: � Encourage active engagement with current member participation o Develop mentorships to encourage participation from new members o Create a leadership structure which details growth from graduation into a professional role o Invest in our students

� Non-member Marketing o Identify roadblocks

membership o Development of a :30 second “Why be a member” elevator speech o Promote value and benefits

� Protect the profession and threats to PT in NJ o Root out fraud and abuse o Infringement on scope of practice o Understand what the formation of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) means for physical therapy professionals o Identify and limit competition from other professions o Can PTs fill primary care gap? � Social Events o Complement educational initiatives with social events o Small round table discussions – topic-specific � Reimbursement o Develop a fair playing field by working with payors and other groups o Protect private practices

� Optimize communication through large public awareness and patient-centric campaigns educating them on what is PT � Continuing Competency

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TOPIC #2: How will the APTANJ be relevant in the Affordable Care Act era? Responses include: � Determine ways to make sure that the APTANJ has a “seat at the table” when discussing cost effective/efficient care in NJ o Commission an economic impact analysis to determine what PT does for NJ � Develop an Independent Practice Association (IPA) o Collaboration to compete or join forces with accountable

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care organizations o Understand the newlyformed hospital insurance groups and identify opportunities within these structures � Educate PT professionals o What will happen to the role of the PT professional in the ACA? o How it will affect the physical therapy business model in a private practice? o Develop an ACA Summit – face-to-face, online, in print � Work with outside companies analyze data and develop payment models; i.e. FOTO � Examine cash-based or fee-forservice models � Position physical therapy in NJ as a cost-effective alternative to rising healthcare costs. o Physical Therapists should own “wellness” TOPIC #3: How does APTANJ identify and support member groups with specific practice setting concerns? Responses include: � Restart and reinvent the Special Interest Groups o Develop SIGs that will reengage experienced professionals and include new professionals o Encourage content development/work product and allow for member recruitment and leadership identification � Group Interaction & Socialization o More small group interaction o Face to face and online o Utilize Go-to-Meeting for topical discussions o Develop advanced clinical practice tracks o Social Media – “Tweetchats”

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on a specific topic – let the students and young professionals lead o Panel discussions with different perspectives � Accentuate the positive o Identify and promote best practices across disciplines o Unification o What makes physical therapists all the same? o Rally around common topics such as wellness � LAN/FIN � Create a Register o Use data to identify NJ specialties o Create groups sectioned by hospital, private practice, academic o Survey various groups on issues they’re interested in � Entrepreneurship o A P T A N J - s p o n s o r e d standardized programming (i.e. wellness prevention package) o Non-dues revenue TOPIC #4: What educational/ networking events should be developed or enhanced? Responses include: � Big Name speakers (headliners) � Social Events o 5k events o Fund-raisers (wine tasting, casino night, golf, music, comedy, sports) o Generation-specific events o Family-focused o Mentor-mentee events (speed dating) � Continuing Education with Broad Appeal o Multidisciplinary event (Mini-CSM in NJ) o Promote across state lines (New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware)

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Summary of Responses This Strategic Planning session was developed to bring members together to identify what can realistically be accomplished by the APTANJ in the next 12 to 24 months. This session did not examine national issues, nor did it identify solutions to ideological or philosophical questions. Membership growth and development was the most common answer that surfaced in three of the four topics. This is not a surprise, but the group offered some suggestions that can be easily implemented and achieve positive results. The planning group also put emphasis on the importance of social networking and camaraderie. They felt that the APTANJ should be conducting more events that are communal in nature and bring together the profession and its professionals outside of the clinical realm. However, the group also felt that the time to enhance our educational opportunities is now and that APTANJ conferences should feature well-known speakers to draw attendance and offer more value. The changing healthcare landscape due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act will also force the APTANJ to think differently in how it provides resources to its members. New Jersey’s healthcare landscape is already changing as is continued on page 14

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evident with hospitals partnering with insurance companies to create their own internal networks. The APTANJ will need to look at unique and novel approaches such as to unite physical therapist professionals to offer protection and advancement by working together. Strategic Recommendations The following recommendations are being made for the APTANJ to consider, discuss, and eventually act upon for the advancement of the association. Membership Membership Coordinator APTANJ can fund a part-time member services coordinator to provide daily outreach for members. Having a point-person on staff that will be able organize membership initiatives, reach out to members, contact lapsed members and nonmembers, and solicit PT PLAN support would be a prudent investment in human capital; the reason for the association’s existence. There was consensus from the group that communication in various forms needs to be continuous and a member services coordinator provides a personal touch and a concierge-style service to the existing membership. Marketing The APTANJ will develop a marketing initiatives focused on the value of being a member and work with APTANJ leaders to develop a brief statement on “why be a member”. This statement could be used by current members when recruiting new professionals to join since peer-to-peer marketing is often most effective in an association. Productive Groups APTANJ will work with the Council of Directors to develop a mentorship program which encourages new members or recent graduates to

become active participants and eventually rise in the ranks of the Association’s leadership. Along with the Women’s Health, Pediatric, and Geriatric special interest groups (SIGs), the association will look to reinvent SIGs by identifying relevant topics for rising leaders and engaged professionals. SIGs will be tasked with creating a work product and focusing on topics which are timely to the profession in New Jersey. Special Interest Groups could address the Affordable Care Act and a Sports Medicine. These were recommendations that seem to be of most interest. APTANJ-led Events Social Events APTANJ will increase the amount of social networking events throughout the course of the year to bring professionals together in different forums. While the #PTPUB nights have brought professionals together in various areas of the state, these events do not cater to everyone. The Association will begin leveraging its online web conferencing system to facilitate small group interaction and foster dialogue. Using the APTANJ’s Go-to-Meeting subscription, we will create online small group topical discussions or “Question and Answer” sessions with key thought leaders. The APTANJ will build a schedule of these “online networking events” on a monthly basis and host a one (or two) hour discussion on topics that are most important to the profession in New Jersey. The goal of these online networking events will be to allow members to log-in and introduce themselves and converse with others whom they may not interact with otherwise. These events can be offered to sponsors to chat with members about a certain topic that might be in line with

their product and to engage in the discussion. We will also use what is called a “Tweet chat” or a “Google Hangout” which is highly popular among students. A tweet chat is a live Twitter event, usually moderated and focused around a general topic. To filter all the topic into a single conversation a hashtag (i.e. #APTANJ) is used. A set time is also established so that the moderator, guest or host is available to engage in the conversation. A Google Hangout is a free video chat service from Google that enables both one-on-one chats and group chats with up to ten people at a time. We will use this as a tool to encourage student participation and introduce new technologies and their uses to our members. We can also use this to broadcast our message to potential members whereas Go-to-Meeting will be used to engage current members. Live Events In November 2013, the APTANJ began instituting what has become a national trend with PT associations known as #PTPUB nights. We will continue these events as they bring together organizational leaders, members/nonmembers, students and sponsors. In October (Physical Therapy Month), the APTANJ will hosts its first 5k in several years. The 5k is a charitable run which encourages members and non-members as well as their families to come out and support a military charity. We will examine our calendar and identify opportunities to host a fund-raising evening to raise money for our internal causes such as the PT PLAN. APTANJ can form a social committee to exam different social/fund-raising events and their profitability for the association. Continuing Education It is time to take the APTANJ’s educational initiatives to the next level and that involves investing

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in high-profile speakers for annual conferences and seminars. Programming must become more appealing and cost-effective to members and nonmembers. At present, APTANJ can offer CEUs for New York, but not for Pennsylvania or Delaware. We have already reached out to Pennsylvania in an effort to work jointly on continuing education. Beginning in April 2015, APTANJ will host it’s a two-day conference and examine developing various clinical tracks. We have already identified our big-name speaker (Shirley Sahrmann) and are looking to complement her course with specialized programming. The idea is to create a scaled-down version or a “mini-CSM” for those that cannot attend the national conference annually. We will also enhance programming options by leveraging Go-toWebinar to host monthly, one-hour webinars with various speakers a. The programming committee should establish a schedule and content for each month while attaching CEUs to each event. Special Projects Affordable Care Act With the rollout and implementation of the ACA, the healthcare landscape is changing and it is evident in New Jersey. The CoD should appoint a task force made up of members, the Director of Practice, the payor relations specialist, and the general counsel to work on the development of an independent practice association (IPA). Enough reports and discussions in NJ have led us to believe that private practices will have to change. The APTANJ is committed to being proactive and creating a network of PT professionals that will continue in business by delivering high quality care.

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FUNfitness at the 2014 USA Special Olympics Summer Games This past June, New Jersey hosted the 2014 USA Special Olympics Summer Games in Mercer County, and members of APTAnj played an important role in the success of this major event. As part of the Healthy Athletes Program, students and therapists provided FunFitness screenings to approximately 500 athletes over the course of 4 days. Over 1000 of the 3500 athletes who competed in the Games registered for the various components of Healthy Athletes, including Healthy Hearing, Health Promotion, Opening Eyes, Special Smiles, Fit Feet and FunFitness. FunFitness consists of screenings in the areas of flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. Education is provided to each athlete based on the findings of the screens. Additional information is provided to coaches and family members to assist in improving the athletes’ level of fitness to improve their participation in their sport. Healthy Athletes was presented over the course of 4 days, Monday through Thursday at the Student Center on the campus of The College of New Jersey. Physical therapy students

from the following Universities participated: Rutgers Newark Campus, Rutgers Stratford Campus, Stockton , Quinnipiac, and Seton Hall. The students were supervised by Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants who volunteered their time and expertise, and enjoyed the opportunity to practice clinical skills in a fun environment. Thank you to each of the student volunteers. This event could not have been possible without your enthusiastic participation! Heartfelt thanks go out to all of the students and clinicians who volunteered their time to ensure the success of this amazing event. There are several individuals who deserve our special thanks. Vicki Tilley of North Carolina and Donna Bainbridge of Montana, who are the Global Advisors for Funfitness, for their support and encouragement throughout the planning and execution of this event. Nancy Kirsch for her support in arranging clinical schedules to allow participation by the Rutgers Newark PT students.

L a u r e n Va n Wi n k l e f o r organizing the Rutgers Stratford PT students. L i e v e M o n n e n s - C a s h o f APTAnj for providing all the incidental supplies needed onsite, and sending blast emails to solicit volunteers Dan Klim, Executive Director of APTAnj for attending each night as our general volunteer, go to guy and official photographer Art Dilley for providing nutritious snacks to sustain the volunteers Each of the volunteers who came back for multiple shifts The success of FunFitness is due to the commitment of all of our volunteers. Thank you for your continued support. MaryLou Jani, PT and Meghan Dilley, PT Clinical Directors for FUNfitness funfitness@aptanj.org (you can see more pictures on www. aptanj.org/events/funfitness)

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MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS All categories of membership are based on education, not on licensure. Both national and chapter memberships are required. You must belong to the chapter of the state in which you live, work, or attend school, or of an adjacent state if more active participation is possible. Membership is effective for 12 months. Corresponding dues entitle APTA members to participate in additional chapters. These dues are in addition to your 2013 chapter dues. Physical Therapist Applicant—To qualify, you must be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PT program. Exception: If educated abroad and living in the United States, submit a credentials evaluation OR a license from a U.S. jurisdiction that requires a credentials evaluation prior to licensure. Visit www.apta.org/eligibility for further details. Physical Therapist Assistant Applicant—To qualify, you must be a graduate of a CAPTEaccredited PTA program. Exception: If educated abroad and living in the United States, submit a credentials evaluation OR a license from a U.S. jurisdiction that requires a credentials evaluation prior to licensure. Visit www.apta.org/eligibility for further details. Student Applicant—To qualify, you must be enrolled in an entry-level PT or PTA program (full- or part-time) that is accredited, is seeking, or has been granted candidacy status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Student membership includes online-only access to PTJ. PT Post-Professional Student Applicant—To qualify, you must submit verification that you are enrolled full-time in an advanced postprofessional program or APTA-credentialed residency or fellowship program, know your anticipated completion date, and meet all of the qualifications for Physical Therapist membership (see above). Transition DPT students are not eligible for PT Post-Professional student membership. Submit verification of enroll-

ment form with application. Download form at www.apta.org/svf.

ENROLLMENT FORM Designate Optional Payment Plan Below — Select One Sign and return this completed form with your application. EASY PAY PLAN I authorize APTA to charge my credit/debit card in 4 payments over 6 months for the total amount of membership dues, contributions, and a $15 annual processing fee. I understand that if I fail to meet my payment obligation to APTA, my membership will be terminated. Learn more at www.apta.org/easypay.

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for my full dues (and voluntary contributions) from year to year until such time I notify APTA by telephone at 800/999-2782, ext 3395 or 703/706-3395, or in writing at autorenew@apta.org or APTA, Attn: Member Services Department, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 to cancel the automatic renewal. I understand that my membership will be renewed annually by charging my credit/debit card my full dues at the current rate in effect at renewal (along with voluntary contributions). Learn more at www.apta.org/autorenew.

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