What is a Concierge Physical Therapy Practice?

You may have noticed an increasing number of concierge doctor offices popping up in the Atlanta area over the last few years.   Likewise, there have been an increasing number of concierge or out of network physical therapy practices in the area.  This is in part due to the decreasing insurance payments for medical services which results in increased difficulty in providing the highest quality of care for our patients. In order to make ends meet, healthcare providers need to see more patients.

Undoubtedly, when you are looking for a healthcare provider you usually look for one in your insurance network. I mean, that’s why you pay for your health insurance!  Why, then, is Conley Physical Therapy an out of network practice?  In order to be in network with an insurance company, the therapist must take their negotiated rate for treatment.   Often times this rate is between $50 and $80.  In order to cover all costs (insurance, liability, rent, taxes, billing), in network practices must see 18 to 20 patients every day.  Many of you reading this have been to these types of physical therapy clinics.  The therapist must spread themselves between 3 or more patients at any given moment.  All while keeping up with their paperwork, phone calls, and any other interruptions.  This type of setting doesn’t allow me to utilize the skills that will help you, the client in pain, get better as quickly as possible.

By being out of network with insurance, I am able to provide one on one treatments with my clients for their entire session, every session.  Your therapy sessions will be more efficient because I am able to spend as much time doing the most hands on and individualized treatment techniques to match your needs.   This means you will get better quicker, requiring fewer physical therapy visits.
Treatment with Conley Physical Therapy will often be LESS EXPENSIVE than with an in network practice.  I’m sure you’ve noticed your insurance deductible increasing each year.  This means you will pay the cash rate for an IN NETWORK physical therapy practice until your deductible is met.  So you may be a similar amount for a physical therapy session where you only receive 15 minutes of the therapists time, even though you are there for 60 to  90 minutes.   This will go on until you meet your often $3000 to $5000 deductible.  With Conley Physical Therapy, you will have your therapists undivided attention and care for the entire session.

To answer the question at hand, Conley Physical Therapy is an out of network practice so that we can provide you with the highest level of skill and hands on treatment to address the cause of your pain and dysfunction.  I’ve always said I want to make the world a better place.  The sooner I can get you to feel better and back to doing what you love, the better of our world will be.  I have spent many years advancing my treatment skills in order to get the best results for my patients.  This setting allows me to use those skills as effectively as possible.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about your condition or your insurance benefits.

Kelly@conleyphysicaltherapy.com

770-769-5098

Enjoy your beautiful day.

Dr. Kelly Conley, PT, DPT, OCS