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This free, weekly e-zine will keep you current on the industry, from the latest news on CMS to what your colleagues are doing throughout the country. RehabRegs keeps your finger on the pulse of the rehab and therapy world.
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Issue 7, July 20, 2005
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Do-it-yourself rehab marketing
If you still use the standard holiday fruitcake to improve physician relations with your facility... -
Do-it-yourself rehab marketing
How to get your name out to both consumers and physicians
Issue 5, July 17, 2005
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Don't be tripped up by fall assessments
Therapists in skilled nursing facilities may be able to conduct fall assessments in their sleep...
Issue 52, December 30, 2005
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Senate changes send therapy cap bill back to House
Before adopting the conference agreement on budget reconciliation legislation (S 1932) last week... -
APTA calls for CMS to revise study
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... -
WHCoA issues top 10 resolutions for 2006
Delegates at the 2005 White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) will present their top 10 resolutions...
Issue 51, December 23, 2005
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Senate passes Deficit Reduction Act
The Senate passed the conference report on the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (S. 1932) in a 51-50... -
ASHA warns that portable music players are dangerous
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recently released a warning that portable... -
OIG: Physicians and therapists are using modifier 59 incorrectly
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently released a report that found that 40% of code pairs...
Issue 50, December 16, 2005
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CarFit program highlights safety for senior drivers at White House
OTs attending the White House Conference on Aging, held December 11-14, demonstrated proper methods... -
Job market rising for PTs
PTs are experiencing virtually no unemployment and are reporting overall increased salaries... -
Bill seeks mandatory helmets for youth soccer players
A new legislative proposal in Massachusetts seeks mandatory helmets for youth soccer players...
Issue 49, December 9, 2005
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AOTA asks members to speak out on 75% rule
With Congress meeting to discuss the 75% rule, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA... -
APTA comments on DMEPOS Quality Standards
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) stressed physical therapists’ qualifications... -
House leaning toward repealing therapy cap
With less than a month to go before the current moratorium on Medicare therapy caps expires, a...
Issue 48, December 2, 2005
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CMS clarifies new CORF and rehab facility policies
New Medicare requirements for rehabilitation agencies and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation... -
PT firm fined for fraud
Star Physical Therapy, a physical therapy firm in Tacoma, WA, pleaded guilty to fraud and must pay... -
Dogs used to help in therapy
A woman in Connesville, PA, is finding that dogs certified as therapy dogs can go a long way in...
Issue 47, November 18, 2005
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Critical issues identified and adopted for 2006
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) adopted 12 policy areas proposed as critical... -
GAO report recommends HHS to have authority on cap
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended that the Department of Health and Human... -
Video series helps patients post-therapy
A new video series called "Physical Therapy to Go" recently hit the market to help patients deal...
Issue 46, November 11, 2005
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Therapy cap moratorium included in Senate budget plan
The Senate voted 52 to 47 to adopt a one-year extension of the moratorium on implementation of the... -
AOTA urges CMS officials to respect OT practitioners in Supplier Quality Standar
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) released a statement saying AOTA officials met... -
Clinician seeks to open national network of cancer rehab centers
A network of independent rehabilitation centers that provide personalized therapy for those...
Issue 45, November 4, 2005
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Senate budget plan extends cap moratorium; House bill leaves Medicare unchanged
A one-year extension of the moratorium on implementation of the Medicare therapy cap is among the... -
CMS to cover pulsed electromagnetic therapy
CMS announced that it will now cover pulsed electromagnetic therapy for the treatment of chronic... -
Study: African-Americans receive substandard back pain treatment
Researches from St. Louis University have discovered that African-Americans receive less treatment...
Issue 44, October 28, 2005
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Senate seeks to block PMD rule after federal court does not
A federal district court declined to rule immediately on a request to stop implementation of new... -
AOTA president meets with congressional leaders on therapy cap
M. Carolyn Baum, president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), met with... -
NE man dies during whirlpool session
Gentiva Health Services has suspended one of its healthcare workers after a 44-year-old patient...
Issue 43, October 21, 2005
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CMS delays changes to power mobility device codes
CMS is pushing back the January 1, 2006 implementation date of its new codes for power mobility... -
AHCA runs ads to persuade Congress to prevent therapy caps
The American Health Care Association (AHCA), a coalition of key seniors' advocacy groups, began... -
Organizations celebrate World Osteoporosis Day
Health organizations all over the world celebrated World Osteoporosis Day yesterday, as therapists...
Issue 42, October 14, 2005
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC axes CPM reimbursement
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina eliminated the in-home use of continuous passive... -
Colleges seeing increase in physical therapy students
The University of Indianapolis has seen a notable increase of physical therapy students in the last... -
CMU professor preaches manual therapy
Central Michigan University is making manual therapy a more prominent aspect of its general...
Issue 41, October 7, 2005
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APTA again asks Congress to repeal therapy cap
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) urged a congressional committee last week to... -
CA PTs will try to make state healthier
In response to a challenge by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, physical therapists throughout... -
AAHomecare calls for delay in mobility policy
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) held a Congressional fly-in October 6 to urge...
Issue 40, September 30, 2005
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APTA calls on Congress to forgo therapy cap
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) once again called for Congress to step in and... -
CMS outlines performance-based payment for SNFs
Medicare officials revealed ideas this week for a demonstration project next year to evaluate... -
Farm offers riding therapy program for disabled
Tanglewood Farms in Clayton, NC, is offering disabled people the chance to emulate walking by...
Issue 39, September 23, 2005
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APTA urges CMS to reconsider power mobility device rule
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) members told Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services... -
APTA establishes matching fund to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
APTA has established a fund that will match member, corporate, and staff contributions made to the... -
OTs celebrate National School Backpack Awareness Day
Occupational therapy (OT) students from Durham (NC) Technical Community College took to local...
Issue 38, September 16, 2005
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APTA, NATA discuss issues of mutual interest
Leaders from APTA and the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) recently met at NATA... -
HealthSouth says 75% rule hurt projections
HealthSouth Corp. says its second-quarter profits were lower than projected because of new Medicare... -
Northwestern professors design robots to help with physical therapy
Two Northwestern University professors have designed a robot to help people in physical therapy...
Issue 37, September 9, 2005
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CMS relaxes Medicare and Medicaid regulations in areas affected by hurricane
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has acted to assure that the Medicare, Medicaid... -
APTA aims to help Katrina victims
APTA leadership and staff are looking at various options to assist members who have lost homes... -
PT used in treatment of vertigo
Sufferers of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) have turned to physical therapy to help...
Issue 36, September 2, 2005
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CMS to hold town hall meeting for Medicare issues
CMS will hold a town hall-type meeting on September 12 to discuss Medicare issues with providers... -
Medicare regulations change power wheelchair rules
New Medicare regulations for providing wheelchairs and power mobility devices restrict the role of... -
Mayo Clinic preaches benefits of cardiac rehab
Proper exercising under a watchful eye is still the ticket to a successful recovery from a heart...
Issue 35, August 26, 2005
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APTA Files Appeal in Breached Contract Case
APTA is appealing a decision by the Virginia Circuit Court in which it dismissed APTA's claim that... -
CMS WILL STOP ACCEPTING MEDICARE CLAIMS THAT AREN'T HIPAA READY
As of October 1, CMS will no longer accept electronic Medicare claims that fail to meet... -
ONE-SPORT ATHLETES HAVE MORE OVERUSE INJURIES
Young athletes who play only one sport are more prone to overuse injuries according to a report by...
Issue 34, August 18, 2005
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Medicare extends coding edits to all outpatient PT services
Starting January 1, 2006, PT services provided in skilled nursing facilities, comprehensive... -
CMS won't budge on Part B drug stance
Despite congressional pressure, CMS refuses to remove Part B drug costs from Medicare's physician... -
Stair-related injuries continue to climb
Falls are the leading cause of accidental injuries and death in the home, reports a 2004 study from...
Issue 33, August 11, 2005
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CMS proposes physician fee schedule cut
Citing increased spending for Medicare Part B services, CMS has called for a 4.3% cut in 2006... -
House committee recognizes speech therapy as national need
The U.S. House of Represenatives Education and Workforce Committee passed a bill in late July that... -
Telephone intervention improves treatment outcome
Physical therapists at the University of Washington have found that scheduled telephone counseling...
Issue 32, August 4, 2005
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Transmittal 36 updated after NATA lawsuit dismissed
CMS revised Transmittal 36 on July 25 to reflect changes to the qualifications required for staff... -
Nursing home payments get a bump from Medicare
CMS released final regulations last week that will increase 2006 Medicare payments to skilled... -
Back pain prevalent in the workplace
About 20% of workers suffer from back pain at any time, according to Employee Benefit News.
Issue 31, July 28, 2005
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House panel discusses pay-for-performance
Measures to assess reporting, participation, and performance could be linked to Medicare payments... -
Be ready for national Backpack Awareness Day
The fourth annual National School Backpack Awareness Day, sponsored by the American Occupational... -
Top runners hit the pavement barefoot
Some runners and experts believe the best shoes for running might be no shoes at all, according to...
Issue 30, July 21, 2005
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NY Medicaid fraud may reach billions
New York’s Medicaid program has been misspending billions of dollars a year due to fraud and... -
Senate reinstates PT education funds
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $454.4 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2006... -
From slouch to ouch
Perfect posture may be out of style, but problems await slouchers, according to the Wilkes Barre...
Issue 29, July 14, 2005
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Survey uncovers everyday impact of osteoarthritis
A new national survey released by the U.S. National Council on the Aging revealed that... -
Leisurely walks aid weight loss
Researchers at the University of Colorado have found that slow walks for distance combined with... -
Scrushy wants his business back
Cleared of fraud charges late last month, former HealthSouth Corp. CEO Richard Scrushy is intent on...
Issue 28, July 7, 2005
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CARF publishes new standards for stroke program accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recently published new... -
Chronic pelvic pain often misdiagnosed
Roughly 60% of women suffering from chronic pelvic pain never receive a proper diagnosis, according... -
Haptics help patients grasp their way to recovery
Stroke patients who face months of ongoing rehab to regain the use of impaired limbs may benefit...
Issue 27, June 30, 2005
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CMS announces it will proceed with 75% rule
CMS announced last week that it will proceed with the implementation of the revised and expanded... -
Jury acquits ex-HealthSouth CEO
On Tuesday, jurors acquitted HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard Scrushy of accounting fraud... -
Two-thirds of Medicare chiropractic payments found to be "improper"
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has found that improper Medicare payments for noncovered...
Issue 26, June 23, 2005
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MedPAC report supports performance-based payments
In its June report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) concluded that... -
More women than men afflicted by strokes
Many people believe that strokes affect primarily men, but an increase in their occurance in women... -
Thumbs up for text message stretching
With over one million text messages expected to be sent this year, some see a potential strain on...
Issue 25, June 16, 2005
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Medicare delays "incident-to" enforcement
A legal challenge has prompted CMS to delay enforcement of the new "incident-to" enforcement rules... -
PT sentenced to prison for submitting false claims
A former Houston-area physical therapy clinic operator has been sentenced to seven years in a... -
Clinical prediction rule developed for CTS
U.S. scientists have developed a clinical prediction rule for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS...
Issue 24, June 9, 2005
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Attention improves with sensory intervention
Preliminary findings from a Temple University study found that sensory intervention, like deep... -
Low-level heat wrap can improve acute low back pain
A new study indicates that continuous low-level heat wrap therapy (CLHT) can significantly reduce... -
HVO announces new PT training program
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) has announced a new physical and occupational therapy training...
Issue 23, June 2, 2005
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White House revising 2006 Medicare handbook
The Bush Administration is revamping a preliminary draft of the 2006 Medicare Handbook, according... -
Special technique successful for chronic back pain
A physical therapy method is successful in treating people with severe back pain due to disc... -
Fear increases risk of falling
Most older adults, especially African American women, who have undergone emergency-room care for a...
Issue 22, May 26, 2005
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National provider number sign up began this week
Therapists and other healthcare providers started transitioning to single national provider... -
Scrushy jury hears FBI tapes
After jurors in the Richard Scrushy HealthSouth trial heard recordings of the former chief...
Issue 21, May 19, 2005
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New Medicare manual considered an improvement
CMS released revisions to the Medicare manual for therapy services on May 6 that are pleasing many... -
Robotic arm helps improve range of motion
A robotic arm that can be worn at home is being developed to help stroke survivors regain the... -
High impact physical activity can promote incontinence
A Swedish study has found that high-impact physical activity appears to be a factor in urinary...
Issue 20, May 12, 2005
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Movement disorders rampant among Americans
WE MOVE, the Worldwide Education and Awareness of Movement Disorders organization announced last... -
CMS issues mobility device coverage policy
CMS eased up on previous restrictions on coverage for power wheelchairs and other mobility... -
Surgical release may increase gait abnormalities
Aggressive release leads to a higher likelihood of abnormal ankle motion and internal rotation...
Issue 19, May 5, 2005
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Proposed rule expands CMS’ post-acute transfer policy
Last week, CMS proposed a regulation that would extend its current policy of treating discharges to... -
Earlier therapy intervention may minimize hip-replacement risks
Recovery from hip surgery can be long and painful, but a total hip replacement is a reliable... -
Physical therapist aides a growing career
Healthcare occupations comprise 10 out of 20 of the fastest-growing occupations, based on a recent...
Issue 18, April 28, 2005
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GAO says 75% rule saves taxpayers money
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last week finding that implementation of... -
Therapists need better billing training
Over 99% of services provided by ten Texas physical therapy practices in 2002 failed to meet... -
Get back in the swing of things
To avoid injury, golfers should begin exercising a few weeks in advance of the season to prepare...
Issue 17, April 21, 2005
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Post-menopausal women don’t stick with home plans
A French study involving osteoporosis prevention in post-menopausal women found that many... -
Scrushy trial continues in Birmingham
Last week, jurors in Richard Scrushy’s fraud trial heard about the former HealthSouth chief... -
PT doctorates at Cal State hit a roadblock
With the state’s population aging, California State University officials are pushing to offer...
Issue 16, April 14, 2005
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It’s all in the timing
The first interactive metronome available in northern Kentucky is helping children with... -
Rehab contributor to 2004 Medicare spending increase
CMS says that services provided by physical therapists in independent practice accounted for more... -
Therapists are now making work calls
Many occupational therapists are now offering visits to a patient’s office to evaluate his or...
Issue 15, April 7, 2005
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CMS cracks down on inaccurate payments
To provide clearer guidance on Medicare billing and prevent overpayment or underpayment of claims... -
Insurer provider numbers worry healthcare professionals
Rhode Island healthcare providers told a joint legislative committee last week that they are... -
Ancient martial art benefits elderly
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are putting a new spin on the old exercise of...
Issue 14, March 31, 2005
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Payment-processing fraud alert
Therapy practices should be aware of a payment-processing fraud being committed against some... -
CMS issues draft guidance on NCDs
On March 9, CMS issued the first three drafts in a series of guidance documents to improve the... -
College course helps students shape up
Students attending the University of Missouri-Columbia may be able to avoid the weight gain known...
Issue 13, March 24, 2005
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Congress reintroduces direct access legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate reintroduced legislation this week to allow... -
Ankle sprains linked to osteoarthritis
A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society’s annual winter meeting... -
Calling all physical therapists
From individuals suffering from lower back pain, to those wondering if they need a...
Issue 12, March 17, 2005
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Congress to reintroduce cap repeal legislation
Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are reintroducing legislation to... -
Lymphedema can cause traumatic shoulder injury
A study reported in Nursing Home & Elder Business Week shows that lymphedema of the arm can lead to... -
Balance training prevents injuries
A new study suggests that training teen athletes on wobble boards can improve balance and...
Issue 11, March 10, 2005
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CMS unveils new claims appeal rules
CMS issued a new streamlined process last week for Medicare beneficiaries, providers, and suppliers... -
Survey results confirm high rehab vacancies
Results of the 2004 Health Care Metrics survey, conducted by the Bernard Hodes Group, confirm that... -
Young athletes are getting banged up
In 2003, approximately 3.5 million American children younger than 15 were treated for...
Issue 10, March 3, 2005
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Exercise helps those with Parkinson’s disease
Many who suffer from Parkinson’s disease tend to become inactive and lose cardiovascular... -
Keep hand injuries at arm’s length
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be the repetitive stress injury best known by the public, but there are... -
Medicare works to eliminate unbelievable claims
CMS is instructing contractors to screen unbelievable claims, according to PT Bulletin Online.
Issue 9, February 24, 2005
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Thoracic outlet syndrome can mimic carpal tunnel
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a little-known and poorly understood condition, which is why many... -
PT schools converting to include doctoral programs
An aging population and increased demand for physical therapy services has prompted Dominican... -
Pair pitches a solution to injury
After years of seeing the negative effects of young athletes pushing themselves too hard too soon...
Issue 8, February 17, 2005
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Physical therapy benefits arthritis sufferers
After recent reports of a link between heart attacks and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory... -
"Everybody goes down" says Scrushy tape
Richard Scrushy told Bill Owens "everybody goes down," if the HealthSouth finance chief exposed... -
Indiana center receives $1M to research amputee rehab
The U.S. Defense Department has awarded $1 million to the Indiana Center of Rehabilitation Sciences...
Issue 7, February 10, 2005
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CMS issues draft policy for wheelchair coverage
Last week CMS released draft Medicare coverage criteria for power wheelchairs and scooters... -
ASHA welcomes new president
Dolores E. Battle, PhD, CCC-SLP, took her post as president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing... -
Researchers track quality home healthcare
University of Michigan researchers are part of a team that has developed a new home healthcare...
Issue 6, February 3, 2005
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CARF introduces standards for child and youth services
Responding to requests from providers for accreditation standards tailored to services for children... -
Disabled CT residents gain more control over healthcare
Late last month, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson approved a Connecticut... -
Clinical prediction rule benefits low back pain patients
A patient’s status on a clinical prediction rule for low back pain indicates the likelihood... -
Manual changes good news for rehab
On May 6, CMS released Transmit tal 34, which contains revisions to the Medicare Benefit Policy... -
Cotreating can lead to double billing trouble
If you provide cotreatment with another therapist, be careful how you bill. If you don’t... -
Niche market alert: Worker' comp
Be proactive to get these patients at your facility Chances are, you’ve treated some...
Issue 5, January 27, 2005
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Healthcare costs continue to burden states
Despite the gradual improvement in the nation’s economy, states that are increasingly... -
Night splints alleviate some repetitive motion pain
A new study conducted at the University of Michigan has found that noctural rest can do a world of... -
Penmanship: It isn’t what it used to be
Nowadays, children are exploring the keyboard in kindergarten. In the first grade, they are editing...
Issue 4, January 20, 2005
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AAA helps seniors track driving ability
To help seniors monitor their driving ability, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has... -
Experts pick top winter workout activities
Experts pick cross-country skiing as the healthiest winter activity, according to The [Dubuque... -
MedPAC calls for some fee schedule increases
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress increase Medicare...
Issue 3, June 3, 2005
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Tired of hearing about HIPAA compliance?
If you scrambled to meet all of the various HIPAA deadlines in the past few years only to...
Issue 2, January 13, 2005
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MedPAC report supports physician referrals
As required by the Medicare Modernization Act, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC... -
DOE seeks advice on IDEA regulations
The U.S. Department of Education published a notice earlier this month requesting comments and... -
Treat and prevent "mommy thumb" with OT
It’s a rare-sounding ailment, but as many as 50% of new mothers develop it, according to...
Issue 1, January 6, 2005
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Jury selection begins for HealthSouth trial
Jury selection for the trial of Richard Scrushy, the former HealthSouth chief executive accused of... -
Speech-language pathologists in short supply
The nation will need about 120,000 speech-language pathologists (SLPs) by 2012 to meet increasing... -
Ensure outpatient cardiac rehab billing compliance
Make sure that all outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (OCR) services your hospital provides meet...
Issue 22, May 28, 2005
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Smart therapists put it in writing
Most therapists would rather spend time helping their patients than reading manuals or filling out...
Issue 6, August 16, 2005
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Audit yourself before the feds do
Conducting internal audits may sound like a drag, but they’re a smart way to stop problems...
Issue 5, April 20, 2005
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Abbreviate cautiously to alleviate documentation confusion
Abbreviations always make sense when you’re the one using them, right? But sometimes... -
Aide and assistant rules demystified
Whether you own a successful rehabilitation practice or are a PT or OT employed in an outpatient... -
Outpatient home therapy: An untapped market for therapists
To some, home therapy is a niche market for existing facilities to add to their list of services... -
Improving leadership and management at work
Before you pursue that rehab director position or are asked to fill it by facility management...
Issue 4, April 14, 2005
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Abbreviate cautiously to alleviate documentation confusion
Abbreviations always make sense when you’re the one using them, right? But sometimes... -
Niche market alert: Obesity management
Last spring, therapists at Darien (CT) Physical Therapy Center looked for a niche service to add to...
Issue 2, January 8, 2005
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Necessity knowledge is necessary
Establishing medical necessity is an essential part of ensuring reimbursement for the services you...
Issue 3, May 8, 2005
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Improving leadership and management at work
Before you pursue that rehab director position or are asked to fill it by facility management... -
MedPAC is not a direct-access champion
Despite lobbying efforts to allow direct access for Medicare beneficiaries, the Medicare Payment...
Issue 9, February 10, 2005
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Document your ’under arrangement’ agreements with SNFs
Rehab company X provides therapy services to a handful of local skilled nursing facilities (SNF...
Issue 9, January 1, 2005
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Increase physician referrals at your facility
Read on if you could use a few employee relationship pointers From a facility with an...
Issue 1, January 1, 2005
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Therapists and nurses get their rehab acts together
In the outpatient rehab programs at Beaumont Health Center in Royal Oak, MI, therapists focus on... -
Document your 'under arrangement' agreements with SNFs
Rehab company X provides therapy services to a handful of local skilled nursing facilities (SNF... -
Update collections policies in 2005
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to become a financial dynamo at your rehab facility... -
Exit interviews: All in a day's work
Regardless of your setting or location, your facility is bound to experience turnover. When you do... -
Don't let HIPAA privacy take a back seat in your facility
Follow these tips to keep privacy compliance fresh The Health Insurance Portability and... -
HIPAA, we have a problem
You’ve been busy for months ensuring that your staff members and facility procedures adhere... -
Increase physician referrals at your facility
Read on if you could use a few employee relationship pointers From a facility with an... -
Graphic arts can give your clinic an edge
Do your flyers make community members flock to your information sessions? Do your advertisements... -
Insurance copays have your patients seeing red?
Here’s how to ensure that they still receive the therapy they need If your patients have... -
Outpatient home therapy: An untapped market for therapists
To some, home therapy is a niche market for existing facilities to add to their list of services...