A major component of the Affordable Care Act was the creation of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, which strives to reduce preventable hospital readmissions. As of October 2013, 2,225 hospitals have been penalized $227 million for excessive readmissions, and the
Month: August 2014
Stress Can Be Good…But How?
Although stress is often viewed as a negative, it is actually a natural and normal physical response. A stress response is simply your body’s ability to defend and protect itself. This fight-or-flight reaction can help a person stay energetic, alert
Prior Level of Life
“Lives with spouse in a one story home with 4 steps to enter…”sound familiar? A key element of a comprehensive evaluation is establishing a clear and objective prior level of function. As therapists, we utilize this information to help guide
Mardi Gras at the Symposium!
We are excited to announce that we will have tables set up with silent auction items at our upcoming 2nd annual Symposium. On Saturday, September 20th from 8pm-10pm we will be holding a Mardi Gras themed CJF Dessert Reception. During
Living Our Values
The winner of June’s Living the Value blog contest is Selena Callaghan, SLP, at Christian Care Center of Springfield. Her passion towards her patients and profession is incredible. Selena had a patient that was losing weight because she was leaving
Simon Says, “Review!”
The Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Pub 100-08 Transmittal 527 reflects a change request due to providers requesting to know what areas CMS contractors are currently reviewing. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and supplemental Medical Review Contractors (SMRCs) will be required, starting