OMT for the Primary Care Provider

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Musculoskeletal complaints are present in 48% of the population and are the second-most reported reason patients PCPs.  OMT has been shown to effectively treat many conditions such as low back pain with a reduced cost and need for concomitant medication use or medical intervention.  OMT use among osteopathic physicians in the US continues to decline.  Statistically significant barriers include lack of reimbursement, lack of time, lack of institutional practice/support, and lack of confidence/proficiency.  The goal of this presentation is to provide insight for DOs to overcome these barriers to incorporating OMT into their practice.

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

1. Recognize which patients and complaints respond well to OMT.
2. Have a command of the most effective techniques per injury/complaint.
3. Utilize OMT efficiently so they do not fall behind.
4. Organize their census accordingly based on number of regions being treated and allotted time.
5. Document and bill for OMT appropriately so that they are reimbursed.