September/October, 2019 Volume M, NO. 28
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IN THIS ISSUE Payment Updates (Cover Story (page 1,3) Fall BOD Meeting Will Focus on Key Chapter Issues (President's Letter (page 2, 5) October is National PT Month (page 6)
Payment Updates
by Marcia Spoto, PT, DC, Public Policy Committee Vice Chair
Member Congrats!
Payment issues relevant to the practice of physical therapy on both the state and national levels are continually changing. The following information is intended to help members stay informed of recent changes to the payment landscape.
Member Spotlight: Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS
Medicare:
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Nominating Committee Article and Forms (page 11-13)
Member Spotlight: Susan D. Miller, PT, DPT, MS (page 14-15)
Proposed Physician Fee Schedule The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its 2020 proposed physician fee schedule rule on July 29. The most significant change for physical therapists is the requirement that PTs identify services provided by PTAs. Claims submitted starting on January 1, 2020, would need to include a new modifier, CQ, when10% or more of the service was rendered by a PTA. The proposed rule further requires the PT to include in treatment notes an explanation of why or why not the modifier was used for each service. Payment differentials then would begin in 2022 for treatments administered by a PTA. APTA has vigorously opposed this change, and will continue its advocacy for a less complex system. Click here for more information on the proposed rule. MIPS Although there will be no changes to the eligibility thresholds for continued on page 3
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The Fall Board of Directors Meeting Will Focus on Key Chapter Issues
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The New York Chapter Board of Directors (BOD) will be holding its fall meeting on October 16 and 17, 2019 in Saratoga, NY. Among the issues the BOD will be discussing are three items related to planning for the future, both short term and long term. The first of these agenda items is approval of the 2020 operating budget. The Chapter Finance Committee has developed the proposed budget, and it is the Board’s responsibility to approve the budget annually, thus providing funding for Chapter activities for the upcoming year. This Board approval is not automatic – the proposed budget will be debated, possibly amended and then voted on during the BOD meeting. Members unfamiliar with the Chapter’s budgeting process may wonder how the Finance Committee and ultimately, the BOD, decides on funding priorities. Certain activities are mandated to be funded by various Chapter policies whereas funding for other activities can be guided by the Chapter’s Strategic Plan which outlines the Chapter’s goals and objectives. The current Strategic Plan expires in December, thus a new Strategic “Please contact your District Chair, Chapter Plan must be approved before Director or me directly with any the end of December. Whereas questions or comments” the Chapter budget is decided Peggy on an annual basis, the Strategic Plan has a more long term Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT focus and will be approved for a 5 year period from 20202024. The Strategic Plan is used to inform Chapter decision-making in our efforts to work toward achieving our mission and vision. Proposals for new Chapter activities are linked to specific Chapter goals and objectives in the Strategic Plan to keep the Chapter focused on its priorities. The draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan is the second “future planning” item of business that will be discussed at fall BOD meeting and can be found at this link for your review: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nypta.org/resource/resmgr/strategic_plans/final_ draft_version.pdf Development of this draft 2020-2024 Strategic Plan has been a year-long process. At last year’s fall Chapter BOD meeting, the Board charged the Executive Committee to appoint a Strategic Planning task force which was responsible for developing the draft plan. The task force designed a survey that was distributed to Chapter members. The results of this survey guided the task force’s development of the draft plan which was presented at both the spring 2019 BOD meeting and the 2019 Delegate Assembly (DA). So, what is the next step in the approval process for the new Strategic Plan? According to Chapter policy, the Delegate Assembly is responsible for adopting the Strategic Plan (SP) after input from the BOD.
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Editor / Designer Gloria Baker Empire State Physical Therapy is published 6 times yearly, with combined January/February, March/April, May/June, July/ August, September/October and November/December issues. Its purpose is to provide physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapist/physical therapist assistant students with accurate and timely information relevant to the practice of physical therapy. The editor reserves the right to edit all communications. Anonymous letters will not be published. Views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the formal position of NYPTA unless expressly stated.
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Chapter Officers
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Speaker Chief Delegate
Peggy Lynam, PT, DPT Michael Tisbe, PT, DPT Keri Gill-Smith, PT, DPT Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS Robert Streb, PT, PhD Roger Herr, PT, MPA
Chapter Directors Brooklyn/Staten Island Catskill Central Eastern Finger Lakes Greater New York Hudson Valley Long Island Southern Tier Western
Hammouda Soliman, PT, DPT Yvonne Egitto, PT, DPT Adam Rufa, PT, DPT Audrey Paslow, PT, DPT Michael Huson, PT, DPT Kaitlyn Parrotte, PT, DPT Nannette Hyland, PT, PhD Keith Perrucci, PT, Genevieve Smith, PT, DPT Jacob McPherson, PT, DPT
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Payment Updates
by Marcia Spoto, PT, DC, Public Policy Committee Vice Chair
physical therapist participation, there will be changes to the actual measures reported on, and the performance thresholds that determine payment adjustments. One significant change is that for eligible clinicians, a total score of 45 results in a neutral payment adjustment, up from the current 30-point threshold. There is also an increase in the payment adjustments for exceptional performance, with a 9% increase for those participants meeting the 80-point threshold (up from 7%). Workers’ Compensation: The updated Medical Fee Schedule for NYS went into effect on April 1, 2019, which resulted in a significant increase in fees for physical therapy services. You can verify your specific region’s fees through a calculator on the NYPTA website: https://www.nypta.org/page/workerscomp Physical therapists should be aware of these changes and remain diligent in making sure that they are receiving the appropriate fee. In some cases, 3rd party administrators are issuing payments below the current rate. Physical therapists should carefully weigh the benefits versus costs of entering into contractual agreements with these 3rd party administrators. Growth of Prior Authorization Programs: On September 1, 2018, Aetna rolled out a new prior authorization program in 4 states: Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Aetna has selected Magellan/National Imaging Association (NIA) to administer the utilization management (UM) program. They have provided training to physical therapy providers and administrative staff members, although not universally, in the states impacted by the program. Despite this training, there have been many problems encountered by physical therapists with this program. In particular, Aetna is requiring authorization for units of care instead of the usual practice of authorizing visits. As a result, there have been delays in medically necessary treatment as well as denials of patient care. APTA staff members have been working closely with chapter representatives to address this issue. Despite multiple phone conferences, there have been no significant changes to the program. Organized and administered by the Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia chapters, a survey went out to members at the end of 2018 in order to collect data on how the program is impacting patient care. This data was shared with Aetna during a face-to-face meeting with Aetna at their headquarters in Pennsylvania in early March 2019. Anthem BC & BS has also implemented a prior authorization program, with AIM Specialty Health serving as the UM vendor. This program began on March 1, 2019 for Anthem’s Medicaid plan, and will apply to Anthem’s Empire BCBS plan in NY starting November 1, 2019. This program has also created administrative problems for physical therapists, ultimately leading to excessive administrative burden and, in some cases, delayed care. UnitedHealthcare is poised to launch a new prior authorization program on October 1, 2019 for its Community Plan. This program will require the patient/member’s primary care physician to submit requests for prior authorization. As with other programs, NYPTA leadership has been working closely with APTA staff to address concerns about all of these programs. Additional resources for members, including advocacy templates, can be found at: https://www.nypta.org/page/payment UnitedHealthcare Back Program UnitedHealthcare has announced a new program for its Choice and Choice Plus commercial plans. Eligible members with a new onset of low back pain will be able to access physical therapy services without incurring out-of-pocket expenses for up to 3 visits. Providers must be in-network. NYPTA Payment Resources There is a new look to the NYPTA payment page on the association website. Check it out at: https://www.nypta.org/page/payment
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The Fall Board of Directors Meeting Will Focus on Key Chapter Issues The 2019 DA did not formally vote on the draft Strategic Plan (SP) since it was decided that more time was needed for Districts to review the draft plan prior to a formal vote. At the 2019 DA, Chapter Directors and District Chairs were asked to hold discussions about the draft SP at any summer and fall District meetings so Directors are able to provide their District’s input to the draft Strategic Plan at the upcoming fall Board meeting. Based on the discussion at the fall BOD meeting, a final proposed Strategic Plan will be presented for adoption during a special webinar meeting of the Delegate Assembly to be held before the end of the year. Any comments about the draft Strategic Plan should be directed to your District’s Chapter Director or Chairperson. The third item related to future planning that will be discussed at the fall BOD meeting is APTA’s new unified branding/logo initiative. APTA revealed the new logo at both the 2019 House of Delegates and NEXT Conference. Information about the new logo can be found at this link: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/ News/2019/6/10/NationalLogo/ APTA plans to start using this new logo in the summer of 2020 with a fuller rollout by the 2021 centennial. Chapters and Sections have the option of aligning their logo with the new APTA logo. One objective in APTA’s new 2019-2021 Strategic Plan is “Embody the APTA mission and vision through an integrated brand strategy.” Currently APTA and its Chapter and Sections use many different logos which can cause confusion among members. In an effort to promote and support this unified brand strategy, APTA has allocated certain resources to Chapters and Sections who are “early adopters” of the new logo. Chapter Board discussions will be focused on the benefits and challenges of aligning our logo with the new APTA logo. Ultimately, the Chapter BOD will need to decide to either adopt the new aligned logo or continue to use our Chapter’s current logo. Member input is always welcomed. If you have any comments or questions about these three issues or any other Chapter business, please reach out to your District Chair, Chapter Director or me directly. Best Regards,
Peggy
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October is National Physical Therapy Month October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM), an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy. Get involved and urge people to choose physical therapy (#ChoosePT) to improve mobility, manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injury, and prevent future injury and chronic disease. What you can do: •
Share resources from APTA's official consumer information website, ChoosePT.com, which will be visited by more than 4 million Americans this year. The site includes the Find a PT directory, symptoms and conditions guides, health tips, podcasts, and more.
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Get your ChoosePT shirts and access handouts and graphics from our updated toolkit.
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Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and share our posts.
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Present to the public, payers, and other health care professionals about a physical therapist's and physical therapist assistant's role in collaborative care.
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Participate in PT Day of Service (October 12) and other community events.
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APTA member PTs: Update your Find a PT profile. We recently improved this online tool to make it easier for consumers and other health care providers to locate you for the purposes of seeking care. Activate or update your profile, and be sure to add a photo and select practice focus areas.
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Member Congrats!!
David J. Faccini, Jr., PTA, LMT Receives APTA's Emerging Leader Award
The APTA Board of Directors announced that David was selected by the New York Chapter as a 2019 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award. Along with 23 other members who were nominated by their component leadership to merit this honor David will be recognized in the December issue of PT in Motion Magazine. The Emerging Leader Award was established to annually honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service to the profession and APTA early in their careers. Here’s an excerpt of what the NYPTA leadership had to say about David’s abilities and accomplishments: “David’s commitment to NYPTA has been evident for quite some time and his involvement demonstrates he is an enthusiastic physical therapist assistant with a passion for the profession.”
Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Jenna Kantor, PT Met with Assemblyman, Joseph Lentol
Theresa and Jenna met with Assemblyman Joseph Lentol at his office in Williamsbugh Brooklyn to thank him for sponsoring legislative bills that are important to the NYPTA, its members and to the profession of physical therapy such as Direct Access and PTA & Workers' Compensation. They made a strong case for why the Assemblyman should co-sponsor the PTA Licensure bill and he agreed. Great meeting!!
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Member Spotlight: Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS Professor, Chairperson of the College Curriculum Committee LaGuardia Community College
How long have you been a member of the NYPTA? What is your best experience thus far? I have been a member of NYPTA since 1983 when I was a PT student at SUNY Buffalo. It is very difficult to describe my “best” experience so far as a member (there have been many) but certainly one of the greatest honors has been being elected as NYPTA Secretary at this year’s Delegate Assembly. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today. What’s your favorite moment of your career so far? I started my career in Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Maria College in Albany where I grew up. I graduated with a BS in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an MS in Exercise Science from Brooklyn College and a DPT from Creighton University. Having a degree in Exercise Science and years of experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehab gave me the opportunities to teach cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation as an adjunct at SUNY Downstate, Long Island University and the College of Staten Island in the physical therapy programs. I started teaching as an adjunct in the PTA Program at LaGuardia Community College in 1991 and joined the faculty full-time in 1998. I started as faculty and was the PTA Program Director from 2003-2012. Then, I was offered the honor of being the Chair of the College Senate Curriculum Committee in 2012 and in addition am teaching Functional Gait Training and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation. As a member of the college’s Assessment Leadership Committee, I have been on the team that leads the college-wide assessment process. One of my greatest honors in academia was earning Full Professor and being chosen as the Grand Marshall at graduation in 2016. What are some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the physical therapy profession? Some of the key challenges facing the physical therapy profession are balancing the quantity of patients with the quality of treatment. So much pressure is put on PTs/PTAs to increase productivity yet maintain excellent treatment. A key opportunity is to better pair with our PTA team members to improve quality patient care. What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession? My best advice to a new professional is to get involved in your local NYPTA district and find good mentors. When I first graduated, I got involved in the Brooklyn/Staten Island District and then in the Greater New York District. I have received excellent mentoring over the years, been given incredible opportunities and have made lifelong friends. Without my NYPTA involvement, I would never have grown as much as I have as a professional, an academic, a presenter, a leader and a mentor.
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Member Spotlight (continued): Debra Engel, PT, DPT, MS Professor, Chairperson of the College Senate Curriculum Committee LaGuardia Community College
What is a favorite tip you have that you could share with others in our industry? Never stop learning, studying, growing and stepping outside of your comfort zone. Only when you accept new challenges will you truly develop your skills and abilities. In addition, advocate for your profession. Get involved in lobbying efforts at the district level. We all need to get involved. What are you passionate about? I am my happiest in the classroom. Although I love treating patients, I feel that my greatest talent lies in teaching. No matter what is happening in the world and in my life, when I walk into the classroom, I know I have to give 110%. Every day is different and a new challenge but the payback are the students’ smiles at graduation and pinning. What else would you like your fellow NYPTA Members to know about you? My husband is an emergency room physician and my son is a medical student so we have a very active and busy household. We work hard and play hard and I love cooking, traveling, theatre and gardening. What is your favorite app or social media outlet? One of my favorite apps is Facebook and since I have lived in different parts of the state and have friends and family out of state and overseas it has been a great way to keep in touch. I also love the travel apps and am constantly looking for bargains.
What is your guilty pleasure? A piece of chocolate and a glass of wine is my guilty pleasure to end the day.
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NYPTA is Soliciting Nominations for Chapter Leaders At our 2020 Delegate Assembly the NYPTA will hold elections to fill the following leadership roles: • • • •
President Vice President Speaker of the Delegate Assembly Nominating Committee Member
NYPTA is a dynamic organization that is advancing practice and the profession through advocacy, education and research. We have been blessed with extraordinary leaders and our continuing success requires YOUR contribution. Please consider consenting to be a candidate for one of these positions. If this is not the right time for you to serve, please reflect on the leaders and members in your district who are qualified for these positions. If you recognize a colleague as a good candidate - then tell her or him! We tend to be intimidated by the thought of serving in a leadership role and your encouragement may prove crucial to someone recognizing their potential to serve the NYPTA. Please talk to your colleagues and ask them to consider running for one of these positions. To access descriptions for these positions go to https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nypta.org/resource/resmgr/imported/ Job_desc2011.pdf. For information on the time commitment go to https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.nypta.org/ resource/resmgr/imported/time_commitment2011.pdf. The online nomination form for President, Vice President, Speaker of the Delegate Assembly and Nominating Committee member is at: https://www.nypta.org/page/20202022NominationForm and must be submitted to NYPTA’s Office no later than 5:00 PM on November 15, 2019. Nominations are also being accepted for Delegates to APTA's 2021 House of Delegates. Submissions must be at the NYPTA Office no later than 5:00 PM on December 16, 2019. The APTA 2021 HOD online nomination form is at: https://www.nypta.org/page/2021HOD. The Nominating Committee is working to develop a strong slate of candidates for these positions, so contact us with any questions regarding the nomination and election process, or with questions about serving in these roles. We look forward to hearing from you. • Jim Smith (chair), jsmith@utica.edu • Vicki Wilkins, vlwpt@aol.com • Nanette Hyland, nhyland@mercy.edu Printable nomination forms are available on the following pages.
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Nominations are being accepted for the offices of President, Vice President, Speaker of the Delegate Assembly and Nominating Committee Member (1). Instructions: Complete one copy of this form for each nominated individual. Submit this form to the Chapter Office. If you wish, you may nominate a person for more than one elected position on this form. The completed form(s) must be RECEIVED by the Chapter Office no later than November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Please print. Individual’s full name: _________________________________________________________ Complete home or work address:________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone numbers: (h) (_____) ___________________ (w) (_____) __________________ The above individual is nominated for election to the following office: _____________________________________ or ____________________________________ ________________________________________ The Chapter Office will solicit the consent to serve and biographical information from the person you nominate. The individual must have been a member of the association for two years preceding the election date and be qualified to execute the duties of the elected position(s). Please print or type. Your full name: _______________________________________________________________ District: _____________________________________________________________________ Your signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________________ Designate in what official capacity you are submitting this form; e.g., elected District Officer, Chapter Committee Chairperson, or Chapter Member. If no designation is noted, the Chapter Member capacity will be assumed. ❑
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The House of Delegates is an APTA policy-making body comprised of voting chapter delegates, non-voting delegates (the Board of Directors and section, assembly, and PTA Caucus delegates), and consultants.
House of Delegates Nomination Form
The House meets annually for 3 successive days each spring during which time delegates make decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. Any physical therapist member who has been an APTA member in good standing for two years immediately preceding the annual meeting of the House of Delegates for which you were elected may serve as a Chapter Delegate. APTA is holding the 2021 HOD in conjunction with the Centennial celebration September 9-14th in Washington, D.C. You have until December 16, 2019 to nominate yourself for Delegate to APTA’s 2021 House of Delegates.
Nomination Form and NYPTA Consent to Serve Form for Delegates to APTA’s 2021 House of Delegates, Date/Location: September 9-14, 2021|Washington, D.C DEADLINE: December 16, 2019 Instructions: Individuals wishing to become Delegates to the APTA House of Delegates must now submit their own Nomination Forms. Please print or type on the form below and mail or fax it to the Chapter Office (NYPTA / 971 Albany Shaker Road / Latham, NY 12210). The completed form must be RECEIVED in Chapter Office by December 16, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. Qualifications: Only Physical Therapist members who have been APTA members in good standing for two years immediately preceding the annual meeting of the House of Delegates for which they are elected may serve as Chapter Delegates. Full name of nominee: ___________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone: (H)(_____) _____________ (W)(_____) ________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________ Current District Affiliation: ________________________________________ Date of membership in Chapter: ___________________________________ Please list specific Chapter, District or National Association activities (offices, committees, etc.) in which you have been involved. Please include dates and be specific. The information you provide is used by the Delegate Assembly to evaluate candidates. (Please attach your Association activities to this form, using additional sheets, if more space is necessary.)
Don't want to fill out a paper form. You can nominate someone online by going to:
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National: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ The conditions below are mandatory pre-Delegate activities required for Delegates to the House of Delegates. Please initial your consent adjacent to the statements: _________IF ELECTED, I WILL ATTEND DISTRICT MEETINGS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATIVE TO THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY OR HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETINGS. _________IF ELECTED, I WILL ATTEND THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY HELD PRIOR TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES MEETING FOR WHICH I AM ELECTED. _______________________________________________________________ Date Signature
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Member Spotlight: Susan D. Miller, PT, DPT, MS Retired Chair and Associate Professor Upstate Medical Department of PT Education
How long have you been a member of the NYPTA? What is your best experience thus far? I have been a member of NYPTA for 50 years. I couldn’t wait to join as soon as I was eligible as a student and have been a member ever since. My service to the profession began when one person said he thought I’d be a good person for the Judicial Committee and asked if I would serve. That was the beginning of a very long list of committees and officer positions in the NYPTA, including President. I have loved being active, particularly because I like to have a say in my destiny and the direction of the profession. It has been a dynamic profession with growth opportunities throughout my career. Tell us a little about your background, and how your path led you to where you are in your career today. What’s your favorite moment of your career so far? I got my BS in PT from the State University of New York at Buffalo back when there were only 5 schools of PT in New York State. After graduating, I worked briefly in a general hospital and then moved to Rochester where I worked at the Al Sigl Center with children primarily with CP. From there, I moved to Ithaca and worked in a private practice and in the clinic at Ithaca College. It was quite by accident that I ended up in a teaching career. It started with team teaching a course in physical agents when I was pregnant with my daughter. After she was born, a fulltime teaching position opened up and I decided to apply. I really enjoyed teaching. As the profession moved toward a Master’s Degree, it became necessary for me to get a Master’s Degree which I did at Cornell University. Leaving my position at I.C., I took a position teaching at Upstate in Syracuse. For 19 years I commuted from Ithaca and then moved to Cortland after joining three other women to start a private practice. I learned so much from starting that practice from designing the clinic, writing policies and procedures and learning the ins and outs of payment. I was still teaching at Upstate. Once again, the profession moved forward transitioning to the doctorate. As a result, I entered the DPT program at MGH and also became a Clinical Orthopedic Specialist. It’s hard to choose one favorite moment from my career, but I think being involved in passing mandatory continuing education is one. I was a member of the NYPTA that worked on the legislation, traveled to Districts to gather input, and then, as a member of the NYS Board for PT, helped with writing the regulations. Being involved with the updates of our practice act (including future ones) is another high point. What are some of the key opportunities and challenges facing the physical therapy profession? There are many opportunities for the profession. Particularly in the areas of health, wellness, and prevention. Also, given the opioid epidemic, we have much to offer. Unfortunately, there are a lot of challenges as well. While the advancements in the profession have been phenomenal, the salaries have not kept up with the debt load many take on to become a member of this great profession. This is a problem! As a past chair of the New York State Board for Physical Therapy, I became aware that we don’t necessarily do a good job of policing our own behaviors. From my perspective, we have created some of our own practice problems and payment issues by cutting corners and not staying current. When we make decisions for patient management based on finances (theirs or ours) rather than what is best for the patient, it’s a problem.
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Member Spotlight (continued): Susan D. Miller, PT, DPT, MS Retired Chair and Associate Professor Upstate Medical Department of PT Education
What advice would you give NYPTA members who are new to the profession? I believe each PT, PTA and student must be an advocate for the profession. Be a member of the Association! Sure, you might say, “Why do I need to be a member? I get the benefits whether I belong or not.” Well there is strength in numbers. It takes money to protect and advance our profession. Without dues revenue, there would be no lobbyist monitoring the bills that come before the legislature that impact our practice or to advance our own legislation. Over the years, I’ve seen challenges to our ability to perform massage, joint mobilization and manipulation, orthotic fabrication, vestibular therapy and more. The Association was involved in each case. There would be no money for advocating for better payment or public relations to let others know what we do and why they should choose PT. I could go on and on about what the Association does, but let me just say that everyone must take responsibility. Isn’t it worth paying dues to continue to practice the way you want? What is a favorite tip you have that you could share with others in our industry? Going to meetings, conferences, and serving on committees has provided me a great network of people and friends. There’s always someone I can call about any clinical, research or education question! Make use of the resources that are available and stay current. What are you passionate about? The number one thing I’m passionate about is the profession! I want to see us be the profession of choice for the full spectrum of services. Other than this profession, I’m passionate about protecting the environment.
What else would you like your fellow NYPTA Members to know about you? I have one daughter, a pediatrician in the DC area and I have an adorable five-year old grandson that I love more than I ever thought possible. My wife and I still live in Cortland with our two cats who provide endless entertainment. Since retiring, I’ve become a member of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Community Recovery Center. It is very rewarding to work among the recovery community. What is your favorite app or social media outlet? I’m old school and don’t use a lot of apps or other social media. I like keeping up with friends, family, colleagues and previous students on Facebook.
What is your guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasures are vanilla ice cream, reading, and spending time with my grandson.
Do you Know someone who should be a member spotlight? Email gbaker@nypta.org with their name and email address.
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