Physical Medicine Program
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, HealthHelp stands at the forefront of member care, managing physical medicine benefits on behalf of health plan clients. Our program is designed to streamline the prior authorization process, ensuring that members receive the most effective care, often avoiding unnecessary procedures.
Program Overview
Our program covers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology services across various settings such as outpatient hospital, outpatient clinic, and home. We focus on managing the number of requested visits, reducing subsequent services when a member’s physical improvement is not likely, or the service is no longer medically necessary.
As the AMA, CMS, APTA, and State Legislators continue to push for scaled down prior authorization requirements, HealthHelp is committed to refining this process and incorporating value-based care principles as an alternative to prior authorization.
HealthHelp helps payers to navigate the complexities of physical medicine and ensure optimal quality care for your members while managing costs effectively.
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Speech Therapy (ST)
Meet the Medical Director
Harbinder Chada, MD |
Medical Director of Musculoskeletal Services
Dr. Harbinder Chadha is an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital. He holds certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of professional organizations including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Western Orthopaedic Association and the California Medical Association. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Chadha attended Alma College, graduating summa cum laude. He pursued his medical degree at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Chadha completed his residency training at the university’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, followed by a fellowship program in adult reconstruction at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation.