Are PT Mills Bad? The Debate Nobody Wants to Have (But Needs To)
PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy - A podcast by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT | Physical Therapy Podcast
In this no-holds-barred discussion, Jimmy McKay sits down with Tony Maritato and Dave Kittle to ask a question most PTs avoid: is operating like a “mill” really that bad? They break down the realities of modern reimbursement, how patients actually perceive care models, and what savvy clinic owners can do today to thrive — even in a crowded system.Topics Covered:* Clinic scheduling & reimbursement challenges* Perception vs. reality: What “mill” clinics get right (and wrong)* The power of telehealth: Turning intake calls into evaluations* How trust is built (or broken) before the first visit* Leveraging Medicare’s current rules to innovate serviceLinks & Resources:*
