Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: How Do We Keep Care
Accessible for Medicare Patients?
Presented by Andrew Mickus, Jon Ide-Don, and Katey Soenksen
Audio Runtime: 46 Minutes
Join physical therapist and private practice clinic director Katey Soenksen, PT, DPT, OCS, as she sits down with hosts Jon and Andrew to challenge the myth that older adults won't engage with digital care platforms. Together, they explore how Ascent Total Performance leveraged Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) not only to continue serving their local Medicare population, but also to unlock strong patient engagement and new clinic revenue streams. You'll discover the practical, non-clinical workflows and front-desk strategies that remove tech barriers for seniors, turning remote care into a seamless extension of your hands-on practice. Tune in to learn actionable ways to build a high-converting, hybrid care model that enhances long-term patient relationships without burning out your clinical staff.
Learning Outcomes
- Determine how remote therapeutic monitoring functions as a revenue and access strategy for private practice outpatient clinics operating under sequential Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reductions
- Identify the operational components of a hybrid care model that reduce technology barriers for older adults, including non-clinical staff roles, in-clinic program support, and structured post-discharge options
- Apply lessons from a small private practice RTM implementation to assess feasibility, staffing requirements, and expected timeline within their own practice setting
This is an audio-only course and is not accredited. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, Medbridge is committed to providing a clear distinction between accredited and non-accredited learning experiences. This Connected Digital Health podcast episode is a non-accredited activity and is not eligible for CEU credit. We provide this platform to explore new and evolving topics in healthcare independently of our accredited professional development content.
Meet your instructors
Andrew Mickus
Andrew is the chief content officer at Medbridge, where he oversees the creation and production of Medbridge’s best-in-class clinician and patient education. As one of the founding members of the Medbridge team, he has been an instrumental part of the organization’s transformation from a small startup focused on therapy CEUs…
Jon Ide-Don
Jon Ide-Don is a digital health leader and expert in building digital health products that deliver care at scale. As head of clinical programs at Medbridge, Jon leads the clinical content team in defining and developing best-in-class digital care pathways that are clinically rigorous and patient-first. Jon has his doctorate…
Katey Soenksen
Dr. Soenksen earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2017 from South College in Knoxville, TN. She continued her postgraduate training by completing an orthopedic residency through Evidence in Motion to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2018. She has continued to develop her clinical skills by…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: How Do We Keep Care Accessible for Medicare Patients?
Physical therapist and clinic director Katey Soenksen, PT, DPT, OCS, joins hosts Jon and Andrew to challenge the myth that older adults won't engage with digital care platforms, exploring how her clinic used Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) to boost Medicare patient engagement and revenue. Discover practical front-desk strategies that remove tech barriers for seniors, plus actionable ways to build a hybrid care model that strengthens patient relationships without burning out your staff.
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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: How Do We Keep Care Accessible for Medicare Patients?
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