Caregiver training CPT codes: Top questions answered
By
Renee Kinder
Dec 07, 2023
As a writer for McKnight’s, I find nothing more gratifying than when I receive questions from readers seeking more clarification and guidance after a blog. We came to you at the beginning of November...
Put me in coach! Being a team player in 2023
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 05, 2023
What is your mindset, your attitude, your approach for the new year? Note I didn’t ask about your goal or your resolution. We all know that they are often broken by month’s end. As with many of my...
Sticking to the plan of care pays off
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 06, 2024
Raising children, like providing patient care, requires a plan. The older our children become, like when patients show progress, the more freedom they should be allowed. The guide book for plan of care...
Home for the holidays: What does it mean for your patients?
By
Renee Kinder
Dec 15, 2022
Home, what does it mean to you? Home (ˈhōm) has many definitions: one’s place of residence; the social unit formed by a family living together a familiar or usual setting; congenial environment;...
Supporting safety and security
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 06, 2019
I wrote two weeks ago about Maslow’s hierarchy, its relation to caregiving, and the benefit of aiming to achieve an esteem level belonging with the care you provide allowing individuals to feel fully...
STEADI does it: A fresh look at fall prevention
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 29, 2022
Communities across the nation recently just wrapped trainings and educational initiatives focused on Falls Prevention Awareness thru the National Council on Aging. The NCOA provides a wealth of resources...
Caregiver Unburdened
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 07, 2018
Being a CNA, nurse, or therapist is also a big job requiring us to make decisions daily on when to care and when to allow those we serve to demonstrate their independence with tasks.
Hang onto your hats with this 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and therapy plan certification
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 18, 2024
Get ready for a shake-up! The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule has dropped, bringing with it crucial changes that every therapist needs to know. From payment rates to telehealth...
PEPPER Report: Target areas for rehab
By
Renee Kinder
May 26, 2022
It’s been a little over a month since the Q4FY21 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). Have you downloaded your reports yet?...
Don’t minimize de minimis: Understanding the newly proposed Physician Fee Rule
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 15, 2021
Conversion factor, telehealth, supervision requirements and health equity were all outlined in this week’s publication of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule...