tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2009-10-01T09:25:32-07:00 Tips and information. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14427 2011-05-12T12:00:32-07:00 2011-05-12T12:00:07-07:00

Evanston, IL – The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) announces that it is the first massage therapy organization to offer a free mobile credit card reader designed by Square to its members. The card reader plugs into a smart cell phone or iPad and allows massage therapists to accept credit card payments from any location where they have a cell phone signal. AMTA's relationship with Square provides additional value to AMTA membership.

Editorial Staff Evanston, IL – The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) announces that it is the first massage therapy organization to offer a free mobile credit card reader designed by Square to its members. The card reader plugs into a smart cell phone or iPad and allows massage therapists to accept credit card payments from any location where they have a cell phone signal. AMTA's relationship with Square provides additional value to AMTA membership. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14416 2011-05-01T12:00:32-07:00 2011-05-01T12:00:07-07:00

I have received many, many questions (via email and phone) regarding CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes and massage therapists. This article is intended to help answer some of those common questions. In particular, I've been asked numerous times about a massage therapist's ability to use CPT Code 97140 (Manual Therapy Techniques) versus a physical therapist's ability to use it.

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT I have received many, many questions (via email and phone) regarding CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes and massage therapists. This article is intended to help answer some of those common questions. In particular, I've been asked numerous times about a massage therapist's ability to use CPT Code 97140 (Manual Therapy Techniques) versus a physical therapist's ability to use it. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14380 2011-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2011-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

Readers, as you know my articles have all been related to insurance billing and reimbursement issues, which I will continue to write. However, today’s article is just a bit different from the norm. At my insurance seminars, therapists are always asking me how to build a business. Yes, accepting insurance cases is a great highway to increase your clientele and income, building your business to unheard of levels that otherwise may have not been possible.

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT Readers, as you know my articles have all been related to insurance billing and reimbursement issues, which I will continue to write. However, today’s article is just a bit different from the norm. At my insurance seminars, therapists are always asking me how to build a business. Yes, accepting insurance cases is a great highway to increase your clientele and income, building your business to unheard of levels that otherwise may have not been possible. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14357 2011-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2011-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

I cannot believe it has been 10 years since I wrote my very first article for this newspaper's very first edition in January 2001 - and I am still here, having fun sharing with massage therapists across the country. So much has happened in the field of massage therapy in the past 10 years. If you are reading this for the first time, please take a few minutes (or hours) and review the archived articles that I and others have written.

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT I cannot believe it has been 10 years since I wrote my very first article for this newspaper's very first edition in January 2001 - and I am still here, having fun sharing with massage therapists across the country. So much has happened in the field of massage therapy in the past 10 years. If you are reading this for the first time, please take a few minutes (or hours) and review the archived articles that I and others have written. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14312 2010-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

This original research is framed in phenomenological methodology, based on interviews conducted and interpreted using qualitative research methods. The findings suggest that, because of both direct and indirect factors (such as the nebulous nature of the work, general isolation in work conditions, and physical concerns), massage therapists perform their work with multiple sources of ambiguity that are potentially anxiety-causing.

By Luann D. Fortune, LMT, MA and Elena Gillespie, MA This original research is framed in phenomenological methodology, based on interviews conducted and interpreted using qualitative research methods. The findings suggest that, because of both direct and indirect factors (such as the nebulous nature of the work, general isolation in work conditions, and physical concerns), massage therapists perform their work with multiple sources of ambiguity that are potentially anxiety-causing. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14311 2010-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

This is to inform all therapists who work for physicians, MDs, chiropractors, massage therapists or other providers who bill insurance for their services to be aware of possible fraud; it is your license and your reputation on the line if others are using you to their advantage. More and more, fraud and in some cases, organized crime, is taking place involving massage practitioners.

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT This is to inform all therapists who work for physicians, MDs, chiropractors, massage therapists or other providers who bill insurance for their services to be aware of possible fraud; it is your license and your reputation on the line if others are using you to their advantage. More and more, fraud and in some cases, organized crime, is taking place involving massage practitioners. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14284 2010-09-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-09-01T12:00:07-07:00

Will Green, the owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), a business that was once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, said in an interview that depression was behind his failure to pay for more than $600,000 in insurance premium payments, an action that has effectively destroy the business.

By Ramon G. McLeod, Editor-in-Chief Will Green, the owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), a business that was once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, said in an interview that depression was behind his failure to pay for more than $600,000 in insurance premium payments, an action that has effectively destroy the business. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14278 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00

The American Massage Council (AMC) is comprised of over 21,000 members and is based in Santa Ana, Calif. Its principal purpose is to provide massage malpractice insurance to massage therapists nationwide.

Editorial Staff The American Massage Council (AMC) is comprised of over 21,000 members and is based in Santa Ana, Calif. Its principal purpose is to provide massage malpractice insurance to massage therapists nationwide. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14267 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00

Adverse statements made by the owner and founder of the financially-troubled International Massage Association (IMA), once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, have created quite a stir among the major massage associations he recently called out in an email blast to IMA members.

By Christie Bondurant Adverse statements made by the owner and founder of the financially-troubled International Massage Association (IMA), once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, have created quite a stir among the major massage associations he recently called out in an email blast to IMA members. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14266 2010-07-23T12:00:32-07:00 2010-07-23T12:00:07-07:00

In a response to an article in Massage Today about the demise of the International Massage Association (IMA), its owner, Will Green, refers to many issues of liability insurance coverage provided by massage therapy organizations. AMTA does not know why in his statement Will Green has referred to a relationship with AMTA regarding liability insurance, as we have never had discussions on insurance with him. Perhaps this is a typo in his email.

Editorial Staff In a response to an article in Massage Today about the demise of the International Massage Association (IMA), its owner, Will Green, refers to many issues of liability insurance coverage provided by massage therapy organizations. AMTA does not know why in his statement Will Green has referred to a relationship with AMTA regarding liability insurance, as we have never had discussions on insurance with him. Perhaps this is a typo in his email. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14265 2010-07-22T12:00:32-07:00 2010-07-22T12:00:07-07:00

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) today released a statement on an e-mail widely distributed last night to massage therapists by Will Green, owner of the now-defunct International Massage Association (IMA). His email appeared to be a response to an article in a massage therapy professional publication. ABMP's response, distributed to the media and its members, follows.

Editorial Staff Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) today released a statement on an e-mail widely distributed last night to massage therapists by Will Green, owner of the now-defunct International Massage Association (IMA). His email appeared to be a response to an article in a massage therapy professional publication. ABMP's response, distributed to the media and its members, follows. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14264 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00

Will Green, the owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), a business that was once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, said Wednesday (July 21) that he "began to sabotage" the association last year, owes his insurance broker "about $600,000," and stopped making payments on insurance premiums.

By Ramon G. McLeod, Editor-in-Chief and Christie Bondurant Will Green, the owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), a business that was once a major insurer for the massage therapy community, said Wednesday (July 21) that he "began to sabotage" the association last year, owes his insurance broker "about $600,000," and stopped making payments on insurance premiums. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14263 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00

Recently, Massage Today reported on the financial demise of the International Massage Association (IMA), a once major provider of liability insurance to massage practitioners since 1994. After the Massage Today article "What Became of IMA?" posted on Monday, July 19, Will Green founder of IMA, released a statement to IMA members via e-mail.

Editorial Staff Recently, Massage Today reported on the financial demise of the International Massage Association (IMA), a once major provider of liability insurance to massage practitioners since 1994. After the Massage Today article "What Became of IMA?" posted on Monday, July 19, Will Green founder of IMA, released a statement to IMA members via e-mail. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14262 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00

In early March of this year, calls went out from Will Green, owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), to at least two major players in the massage insurance industry. Green wanted to know whether there was any interest in buying the liability insurance business that IMA had begun in 1994.

By Ramon G. McLeod, Editor-in-Chief In early March of this year, calls went out from Will Green, owner and founder of the International Massage Association (IMA), to at least two major players in the massage insurance industry. Green wanted to know whether there was any interest in buying the liability insurance business that IMA had begun in 1994. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14214 2010-05-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-05-01T12:00:07-07:00

On March 23, 2010 President Obama signed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. As it stands now, here is the excerpt from the health care reform bill passed: "The provider non-discrimination provision (Section 2706) to be enacted into law reads in part: 'A group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification under applicable State law.'"

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT On March 23, 2010 President Obama signed HR 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. As it stands now, here is the excerpt from the health care reform bill passed: "The provider non-discrimination provision (Section 2706) to be enacted into law reads in part: 'A group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not discriminate with respect to participation under the plan or coverage against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification under applicable State law.'" tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14103 2009-10-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-10-01T12:00:07-07:00

Most patients and massage therapists are not aware of the fact that "massage therapy" and/or "manual therapy techniques/myofascial release" is a covered service by most insurers, including Medicare and self-insured employer plans which fall under the Federal guidelines of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).

By Vivian Madison-Mahoney, LMT Most patients and massage therapists are not aware of the fact that "massage therapy" and/or "manual therapy techniques/myofascial release" is a covered service by most insurers, including Medicare and self-insured employer plans which fall under the Federal guidelines of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act).