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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 29 MIN

ATI: Disaster, Turmoil, & Going Private

from The Dave Kittle Show

ATI Physical Therapy went private but what does it really mean?Dave Kittle, Tony Maritato, and Jimmy McKay break down the collapse and privatization of ATI Physical Therapy and reimagine what they would do if they owned it. From debt-fueled SPAC deals to turning patient data into a business asset, the trio takes a sharp, sometimes funny, and often brutally honest look at the PT industry.Watch more from PT Pintcast →https://www.youtube.com/@PTPintcast---EPISODE BREAKDOWN[00:14] — Dave's Off-the-Cuff Insights[01:11] — ATI Going Private[01:49] — ATI's Financial Struggles[03:32] — Comparing ATI and US Physical Therapy[04:17] — Benefits of Going Private[04:35] — Creative Solutions for ATI[05:57] — Leveraging Existing Resources[06:32] — Monetizing Patient Data[07:12] — Ethical Considerations in Marketing[10:34] — Challenges in Building a Tech Platform[11:44] — Potential Partnerships and Lead Generation[13:15] — Advertising and Patient Engagement[18:49] — Real Estate and Business Model Changes[20:13] — Scaling Physical Therapy Services[21:31] — Reflecting on ATI's Downfall[22:06] — SPAC Deal and Financial Missteps[27:06] — Organizational Decline and Culture Issues--Want to Connect with Dave?Book a strategy call:https://clarity.fm/davekittle/expertise/physical-therapy-merger-acquisitions-valuations-healthcare-marketing-salesThinking of selling your practice or partnering?https://www.fieldmakergroup.comConnect with Dave:Email: [email protected]: @davekittle https://www.instagram.com/davekittle/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davekittle/orCall (646)-781-8884 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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