Introduction of a new product called Aging Here newsletterRequest for subscriptions and feedback for Aging HereIntroduction of guest Mark Gruner from Limber HealthMark's background as a physician and entrepreneurMark's involvement in creating new CPT codes for RTMIntroduction to Limber Health and its solution for improving therapy adherenceExplanation of how Limber's app helps monitor and track exercises at homeImportance of home exercise therapy for better outcomesPotential for house calls in physical therapyChallenges with traditional paper printouts for home exercisesImportance of creating a sustainable lifestyle of exercising at homeAverage age of patients receiving remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM)Problems solved by Limber: confusion, compliance, unnecessary surgeries, cost reductionFrustration as a physician prescribing physical therapyBarriers to successful therapy: cost, time, travelNeed for codes to support RTM modelInvolvement in the development of new RTM codesImportance of a good business model for providersCollaboration with AMA and other stakeholders to develop new codesImportance of filling out forms and persevering through the processOverview of the process for physical therapists using Limber HealthRisk stratification and evaluation of patients' pain and functionSelection of exercises for patients to do at home through a portalCare navigators reaching out to patients and monitoring their progressRemote monitoring of exercises and tracking pain and functionProviders are the buyers and pay for the servicesDifference between RTM and RPM billing: RTM can be billed by various providers including physical therapistsPotential impact on revenue for physical therapists and improved patient outcomesProviders, including physicians, PAs, NPs, and physical therapists, can bill RTM codesReimbursement for RTM codes varies based on billable milestones achievedLimber and similar companies support providers with technology and clinical servicesRTM codes can be used in fee-for-service and value-based care modelsLimber aims to lower total cost of care and improve patient outcomesMaryland offers innovative value-based care models through programs like EquipProviders can sign up for Limber's services through a contract and training processParticipating providers may receive shared savings in value-based care modelsPatients are informed and consent is obtained for remote therapeutic monitoringPatient awareness of risk-taking in value-based care models may vary and can be addressed with the state of MarylandLimber does not have a direct-to-consumer model but works with provider groups in various statesProviders using Limber's system can be identified through partnerships and collaborationsCompliance with therapy can potentially offset or delay the cost of procedures like knee replacements.
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