The title sounds like an obvious question, but I can guarantee that the majority of therapists have under billed at some point in their career.
Finding your PAC
By
Renee Kinder
Jul 21, 2022
Are horse people “solid people,” or are they “crazy people”? After three straight days of 5 a.m. rise-and-shines to get my daughter Emmy ready for showing, I initially said, “Girl, these people...
How to safely ‘fly the coop’
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Renee Kinder
Apr 25, 2019
Transitions in care can be difficult, they can be scary, and when not coordinated appropriately they can be downright dangerous.
What your therapy team should know about the CMS REACH Model
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 03, 2022
We all know it to be true. Common sense, really. When we as therapists coordinate our care more efficiently across teams and settings our patients excel. They feel supported. And in many cases, they...
Some ‘go-to’ rule sites for LTC pros
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Renee Kinder
Nov 07, 2019
I continue to believe the occasional concerns, regulatory misunderstandings and questions associated with internal policy seen in the post-acute world are often secondary to a general lack of understanding...
COVID-19 & Flu: Considerations for the rehab team
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 10, 2020
Let’s face it: COVID-19 is here to stay for a while and as our summer season ends another season is on the way. Flu season.
Here’s how you can effectively schedule rehab
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Nov 14, 2011
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented its latest rounds of new and stricter regulations, the groan was heard throughout nursing homes across the country. But, I have good news:...
No more Rehab Medium RUG defaults
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Oct 08, 2013
Well, Oct. 1 has passed, and we’re all still hanging in. The biggest changes we saw to rehab were the addition of reporting co-treatment minutes on our billing logs and Section O on the MDS. And,...
You need to calm down …
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 12, 2019
Friday evenings in our house have a general theme as we transition into the weekend.
Therapy in a COVID-19 world: Telehealth, e-visits, and essential healthcare personnel
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 26, 2020
The therapy world as we know it has been transformed in the era of COVID-19. Allow me to provide some important answers to some important questions.