physical therapy

The doctorate of physical therapy program launched this fall at Oregon State University-Cascades is the first program of its kind at a public university in the state.

The small Corvallis health insurer and CCO has removed the barriers for physical and occupational therapy for its members, hoping that by getting out of the way, patients will be more inclined to use this service and less dependent on opioid medications.

The independent physical therapists, testifying with Sen. Shields in a flagging attempt to tighten self-referral laws, said physicians at Legacy and OHSU had badgered patients into using in-house therapists before relenting to patient choice. Outright cancellation of referrals and threats of dropping patients from care were alleged at a Beaverton clinic.

A rift is brewing between physical therapists in private practice and their state association after Regence BlueCross BlueShield signed a contract with an out-of-state company to manage patient care.

Project would attempt to fill a gap that creates long wait times, logistical headaches for disabled people and their families