Founded in 1992 by six physical therapists
A Tradition of Excellence and Innovation
Our growing network
Business Guidance
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Personal, one-on-one consultations
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Bi-annual site reviews
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Provider/payer resolutions
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Compliance, Policy Procedure and Employee Policies
Supportive Programs
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Functional outcome and patient satisfaction reports
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Survey opportunities for comparative data analysis
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Legal fund program
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CEU opportunities focusing on practice management
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Mentoring and Succession Planning
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Admin PeerConnect Program
Beneficial Resources
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Networking with clinic owners
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Access to online resources
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Assistance with credentialing
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I do not know what we would do without the excellent services by Berni. She is a hardworking dedicated Executive Director. Insurance used to plan changes once every 5 years or so and would give plenty of time and information as to when and why. Now it can be several times a year per provider with little or no real time or reason for the change. Without Berni staying on top of the information and helping us through the mandatory immediate changes we would never keep up. Which would mean loss or decrease in payments. It is overwhelming and depression to keep up with the amount of work and things needing done to keep receiving payments. Without Berni’s encouraging and detailed info I would feel Iike I was losing the battles. I have worked in outpatient physical therapy for over 25 years and I would just give up if it wasn’t for MARN/Berni’s insight. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!”
Connie Bess, C.E.O.
Rehab Associates
Newark, OH
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I am the office manager for Western Reserve Therapists, a small outpatient therapy clinic in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Changes happen daily with the many insurance plans making it hard to keep up. We can count on Berni to keep us up to date on these changes, saving us tons of time, money and headaches. Research is done for us. If we have problems or questions with claims I know I have Berni as a back up to bounce them off. She is always quick to respond, almost like having her here at our clinic. She is very patient and pleasant to work with.”
Mary Oler, Office Manager
Western Reserve Therapist
Chagrin Falls, OH
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“We have been in practice since 1999 and have been members of the Mid American Rehabilitation Network (MARN) since 2015 when it was the Ohio Physical Therapy Network (OPTN). We have always said that we would not have survived and prospered as a small, independent, private practice if it weren’t for our membership and involvement in OPTN and now MARN. The leadership originally under Bob Swinehart, and now Berni Willis, has been invaluable to keeping our practice informed on the latest changes to managing and practicing physical therapy for our clinic. Berni, along with our Board of Directors, continues to successfully manage and grow our association which greatly benefits each member. I strongly encourage any independent private practice in our region to consider membership in MARN.”
Chris and Jennifer Rocco
Owners Cambridge Physical Therapy
Cambridge, OH
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
“Being a part of MARN is extremely helpful in keeping up to date with the ever changing world of insurance. The benefits of being a member is beyond helpful. I don’t know what I would do without MARN. FYI, Berni is awesome!!!!!”
Mindy Heil
The Therapy Source Inc
dba Hand Rehabilitation & Orthotic Specialists
Cincinnati OH
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“MARN has been a great resource for our company as we navigate growth in an ever changing regulatory and insurance environment. MARN helps us sort through all of the noise and get focused on the most important items so that we can make informed decisions, stay compliant and remain profitable.”
Travis R Timmons, PT, DPT
Owner Fitness Matters
Columbus, OH
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I have to say anytime I have ever needed help you are always there for me and the clinic. You are very knowledgeable in what you do, and I couldn’t be more grateful for all your help.”
Vanessa Sanders
Elk Valley WV
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“We have enjoyed working with MARN since 2014. The annual meetings are something we look forward to as they are packed with information, allow for brainstorming and strategy sharing between facilities, and usually have a quality presenter. We are just getting started with the Peer to Peer program and are super excited about the potential that the Peer to Peer program has to offer. We would also like to mention how wonderful it is to have Berni available as a resource. She is actively involved with the APTA allowing us to have up-to-date and current information.”
Megan V.
Synergy Family Therapy Specialists
Centerville, OH
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“MARN is a gamechanger. They keep me updated in an ever changing rehab world. Joining the group has been a blessing!”
Andi geary, pt, dpt
owner elk valley physical therapy
Elk Valley, WV
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I became a member of the Ohio Physical Therapy Network, OPTN, presently MidAmerica Rehabilitation Network, MARN, in 2012 practices were frustrated with dealing with managed care companies and decreasing reimbursement. We wanted to form a network. I attended a training that OPTN sponsored in Columbus where they brought in a national expert on managed care. At that meeting I spoke to Bob Swinehart, then Executive Director, about joining their network. He spoke to the board, who voted to accept WV practices. I recommended to my fellow WV practice owners that we not reinvent the wheel, but join forces with OPTN. It has been a valuable addition to all of our businesses. We have learned that multiple heads are better than one. Presently under Berni Willis’s leadership, we know that MARN always has our back. It has been empowering to associate with a group of such capable practice owners. I would hate to be in business in these times without MARN’s support.”
Sally Oxley, PT, CHT, OCS, Cert. MDT
Owner Huntington Physical Therapy
Huntington, WV
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Berni Willis and MARN are a constant, consistent source of information. If our practice ever has a question or concern, Berni is on it! The combined wealth of information and connections are imperative in running a successful private practice.”
L. Wilson
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Cortland, OH