Concussion Screening Programs

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Does anyone see a practice conflict or potential violation of any type if a

pre-screen of individuals, utilizing SmartBalanceMaster, is completed by

someone other than a physical therapist (PTA, AT, etc.) who has been trained in

the procedure, and reports computerized results of tests which determines if

individual is within norms according to pre-established criteria. The

individual performing the test is not expected to determine the findings, only

physically operate the equipment to complete the screen. In the event that

the person screened does in fact have a concussion later, as a result of an

athletic event, a post screen would be completed by a physical therapist.

Interested in your thoughts. Also, apparently these screens cannot be done free

as a community service with staff volunteering their time, due to conflict with

current ACO rules and regs interpreting such a practice as being done to solicit

business. How would we establish fair market value of a balance screen which

takes approx. 15 minutes to complete? (as opposed to what would normally be

charged for a balance evaluation?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Carol Rehder, PT

Manager, Physical Therapy

Genesis Medical Center

rehder@...

A J.D. Power and Associates

Distinguished Hospital for providing

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