Physical therapy isn’t just about movement anymore — it’s about models, messaging, and mindset. In this episode, Jimmy interviews Ryan Sharkey and Jonathan Ide-Don, co-founders of Full Stack Healthcare, a platform and newsletter helping clinicians think beyond fee-for-service.
They break down the differences between RTM and telehealth, how asynchronous care changes outcomes, and why communication — not Theraband color — is your next clinical edge.
???? Who this is for: Clinic owners, ambitious PTs, policy-curious rehab pros, and anyone who feels like the system is broken but isn’t sure how to fix it.
???? Topics covered:
• What "full stack" really means for healthcare
• Why PTs need to think like product builders
• RTM vs Telehealth: Reimbursement realities
• Why communication ＞ exercise selection
• Scaling care without sacrificing quality
• Substack as a clinic strategy
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???? Game Segment: Full Stack Fire Round
• RTM vs Telehealth
• Fee-for-service vs Value-based
• Clinician-led vs Venture-funded
• One Substack post every PT should read???? Guest & Resource Links:
• ???? Full Stack Healthcare (https://fullstackhealthcare.substack.com/)
• ???? Never Split the Difference (https://amzn.to/3O7rbdU) by Chris Voss
• ????⚕️ Sara Health (https://sarahealth.com) – Remote care, simplified
• ???? Empower EMR (https://empoweremr.com) – Built for PTs
• ???? US Physical Therapy (www.usph.com) – 650+ clinic locations
