Effective January 1, 2017 Physical and Occupational Therapists will be using new complexity-based evaluation codes and a new re-evaluation code for each discipline. This policy change was discussed in the CY 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rulemaking. The goal is
Category: Clinical
5th
Dec
Strength Training in the Older Adult
Change is coming and at a fast pace. The demand for better quality care at lower cost requires new thinking. Improved practices in person-centered care is a necessity as we continue to provide the highest quality of care and services
5th
Dec
Seamless Handoffs to Enhance Patient Safety
We will be changing the way we do business in the PAC world in the upcoming years. That’s a given. There are so many legislative changes going on for PAC right now it’s very difficult to keep up with. There
11th
Nov
Emerging New Specialists
I’ve always heard that the one thing you can count on in healthcare is Change. I’ve come to believe that there couldn’t be a truer statement made. I am just getting back from the annual NASL meeting and I learned
9th
Sep
Top 10 Therapy Interventions for COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. COPD affects an estimated 24 million individuals in the
7th
Sep
How Handoff Communication Impacts Patient Care
At every level of treatment, the resident’s length of stay is getting shorter and shorter. Post Acute Care facilities are starting to see sicker patients for shorter stays, and we are discharging sicker patients back home with home care to
25th
Jul
An uplifting story to kickoff your week
Why We Do What We Do We understand the stress related to the constant negative events happening around the world and within our industry, and that’s why our therapists Live Our Values everyday, striving to make a positive difference in the
11th
Jul
What the 2017 CDC Codes Mean for Therapy
On June 24, 2016, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 2017’s ICD-10-CM codes. These 2017 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for patient encounters and for discharges occurring from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. What
15th
Jun
How to Implement and Sustain an Innovative Clinical Program
In the contract therapy world, Program Development is discussed frequently, because as therapists we are always be looking for methods to better address the needs of the patients we serve. Additionally, communities we work in are often looking for innovative programs
10th
Jun
Safe Weight Loss Tips for Older Adults
As we age, it becomes more challenging to maintain appropriate body weight. One of the primary factors that contributes to weight gain as we age is loss of muscle mass. After 30, you’re likely to lose up to 40 percent