Join Chad Madden, host of the Grow Your Practice Podcast, as he talks with special guest Scott Gardner, a physical therapist, practice owner, and founding member of the United Physical Therapy Association (UPTA). Scott shares his journey in physical therapy, insights into the healthcare industry's current state, and his motives for creating the United Physical Therapy Association. The discussion covers changes in healthcare reimbursements, the impact of large healthcare systems on independent practices, and the need for greater advocacy within the physical therapy profession. Scott emphasizes the importance of legislative efforts, the role of technology in practice management, and the future outlook of the profession. He also highlights the association's mission of uniting physical therapists to bring about meaningful change and ensure the sustainable growth of the profession.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:23 Meet Scott Gardner: Physical Therapy Journey

02:06 Challenges in Healthcare: National Perspective

05:09 Advocacy and the United Physical Therapy Association

11:41 Legislative Wins and Future Directions

22:40 Profitability Under Pressure Program

24:50 Understanding Legislative Processes

25:19 Challenges in Physical Therapy Advocacy

27:02 The Role of Lobbyists in Advocacy

30:05 Political Perspectives on Healthcare

33:05 Addressing the Cost of Physical Therapy Education

40:36 The Importance of Functional Outcomes

43:46 Final Thoughts and Recommendations