Letter from the President: Robert G. Read

In my last letter I spoke to you about our focus upon the athletic injury.  I noted that although your primary care physician conducts the initial evaluation, it is your decision, and right, to choose where you go to receive therapy services.

In follow-up, I wish to continue to educate you about the importance of choosing a therapy center and what to look for when that choice confronts you.

Physical Therapy clinics are not alike.  To be sure you receive the best care, I have provided a brief checklist below, for your convenience. I hope it helps.

When choosing a therapy provider, be sure your choice of clinic can meet the following criteria:

• Licensed & experienced therapy professionals that oversee and provide your treatment.
• Licensed therapy professionals present and available within the clinic, during your treatment.
• The clinic should hold the highest certification award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS, formerly HCFA).
• The clinic should be able to schedule your initial therapy appointment within 1-3 days of your doctor’s appointment.
• The clinic must provide evaluation and treatment services that focus upon restoring your function. (This will differ from person to person, some may want to be able to resume their daily activities, and others may want to return to the soccer field.)

At TheraMatrix, Inc., we are dedicated to providing our patients the highest quality, appropriate, expedient, and effective care available.  We are happy to be your resource and welcome any questions you may have. 

Remember that you can receive treatment at any therapy facility within your insurance plan.

Thanks for checking in with us.  Next month we’ll talk about the role of the physician and the relationship between the physician and the therapy clinic.

All the best,

Bob Read
President, 
TheraMatrix, Inc.

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• Letter from the President, June 27, 2003