PRIVATE PRACTICE - AC24 - Navigating Direct-to-Employer Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide
This session will help attendees decipher the intricacies of direct-to-employer contracts for MSK management services. The session kicks off with a deep dive into the concept of direct-to-employer care, shedding light on its transformative role in healthcare delivery. Participants will gain strategic insights into current employer trends and understand the impact on employees' expectations for comprehensive MSK coverage.
Next, the focus shifts to the art of strategic sourcing and persuasive pitching. Attendees will grasp the urgency of direct care in the modern healthcare landscape and acquire invaluable skills in crafting pitches tailored to potential employers. The session will then delve into the intricacies of winning contracts by offering diverse lines of service. We will explore service options, including on-site, in-clinic, and virtual care, and decipher the advantages of independent versus networked clinic models.
Identifying and overcoming enrollment barriers takes center stage, followed by strategies to champion enrollment marketing efforts and increase employee engagement with MSK offerings. The session concludes with a comprehensive exploration of servicing strategies, from triage to on-site screening, in-clinic care, and cutting-edge virtual programs. Understand key metrics for tracking success and gain insights into making data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement and client satisfaction.
The session concludes with a dedicated Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with industry experts. Join us for a session that promises to revolutionize your approach to direct-to-employer contracts and equip you with the tools to thrive in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to
- Source and pitch to potential employers for MSK coverage contracts
- Understand various lines of service to provide employers, including on-site, virtual, and in-clinic care
- Design and implement virtual care MSK and wellness programs
- Support enrollment marketing efforts to increase employee enrollment and engagement with the MSK offerings
Scott Hebert, PT, DPT
CEO
Second Door Health
Scott Hebert is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, and respected leader in the field of PT. Holding a doctorate in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in CT, he carries with him a deep commitment to revolutionizing patient care and the business of Physical Therapy.
Scott is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Second Door Health, a groundbreaking direct care platform that liberates practices from traditional insurance-only models of reimbursement and fosters a direct link between practices and local employers and consumers.
Prior to Second Door, Scott co-founded and served as CEO of Strive Labs, the PT industry's leading Patient Relationship Management system, a tool used by 1 in 3 physical therapy clinics in the U.S. and over 20 million patients nationwide. Strive Labs was acquired by WebPT in 2017. While at WebPT, Scott was responsible for launching numerous high-impact products, including WebPT Reach, WebPT HEP, WebPT Local, WebPT Virtual Visits, and WebPT Digital Patient Intake.
Disclosure(s): Second Door Health: Employment (Ongoing); WebPT: Ownership Interest ( includes stock, stock options, patent or other intellectual property) (Ongoing)
Ryan Klepps, PT, DPT
Chief Customer Experience Officer
Second Door Health
Ryan Klepps is a forward-thinking physical therapist who quickly transitioned into the technology sector after earning his DPT. He co-founded Strive Labs, a pioneering patient relationship management platform specifically designed for the rehabilitation therapy industry. Following the acquisition of Strive Labs by WebPT in 2017, Ryan served as WebPT's VP of Operations, where he played a pivotal role in a period of exponential growth. WebPT is recognized as the market leader in EMR and practice management software for physical therapy.
After his tenure at WebPT, Ryan expanded his expertise into the broader healthcare sector as an executive at Procurement Partners, a leading procure-to-pay platform for healthcare facilities. This role further honed his skills in streamlining operations and enhancing customer success strategies in healthcare
Drawing on his background in healthcare technology and operations, Ryan founded Second Door Health, where he currently serves as the CXO. At Second Door, he is dedicated to revolutionizing the rehab therapy industry by helping practices diversify their revenue streams and achieve sustainable growth. His work focuses on direct contracting with employers, physicians, and consumers to deliver musculoskeletal (MSK) management solutions that not only improve access and reduce costs but also drive superior healthcare experiences and outcomes.
Dave Manzo
CFO
Atlantic Physical Therapy
Dave Manzo has 23 years of experience in the outpatient PT field, having founded Atlantic PT Center in NJ with his brother Mike. In those 23 years, Dave has assisted in stewarding Atlantic PT Center from a single clinic to now over 30 outpatient locations throughout Central and coastal New Jersey. Those locations offer physical therapy, hand therapy, and a robust FCE program. Dave has expertise in all things PT-related - including insurance contract negotiating, revenue collection management, financial management, leadership, and scaling a business through start-up and acquisition. Dave has recently taken the lead on the Atlantic PT side in its effort to create value for employers through its WorkHealth program.
Dave is a father of 3 children - Marley, Olivia, and Jaxon... and he and his wife Sue currently reside in Wall, NJ. When not in the office, Dave can be usually be found coaching youth basketball or in the ocean in the summers.
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