In this episode of Chewing It Over, host Jack Chew returns to the podcast desk after a break to discuss the newly launched Private Practice Barometer with guest Michael Schumacher of HMDG. The Barometer is a nationwide survey designed to give private physiotherapy clinic owners valuable benchmarking data—covering everything from average pricing and revenue per hour to regional profitability. Michael explains how the project emerged after initial collaboration attempts stalled, and why HMDG decided to move it forward independently.
The conversation dives into the purpose and potential of the Barometer, exploring how annual data collection can help track industry trends and guide decision-making for clinic owners. Jack and Michael also tackle the skepticism some practitioners have raised around data privacy, the role of HMDG as facilitator, and whether commercial insights risk overshadowing clinical quality. Both stress that participation is voluntary, data is anonymized, and the ultimate aim is to provide transparency and practical tools for the profession.
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