Rare speech device ‘win’ lets MS patient communicate with family again
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
The process to get an Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) device took nearly a year for an Illinois skilled nursing facility. But the effort was worth it after it helped a 32-year-old resident...
Cognitive Coding: CPT Updates for 2020
By
Renee Kinder
Nov 21, 2019
With established cognitive treatment code codes published in the final rule, we are no longer lost!
Some ‘go-to’ rule sites for LTC pros
By
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...
Are you finding PDPM dysphagia coding hard to swallow?
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 24, 2019
The new payment system has resulted in some creative MDS-related questions regarding the PDPM areas associated with swallow and diet.
What’s your training style? Sous chef or Door Dasher?
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 10, 2019
October 1 was a day … I struggle to select the appropriate adjective to describe it appropriately. But it was a very long day.
PDPM: Redefining Advantage
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 26, 2019
Can quality outcomes be delivered with fewer therapy minutes now that PDPM is pushing other payment buttons? The question deserves a full airing.
Today is the Day for the McKnight’s Fall Online Expo!
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 17, 2019
Grab a cup of coffee and join us this morning for the McKnight’s Fall Online Expo, giving you vital insights into PDPM and technology’s role in strategic change — for free! The virtual doors are...
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo arrives Wednesday
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 15, 2019
Strategies on how providers can master the transition into the Patient-Driven Payment Model will lead the way at the annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo, which is set to open at 10:30 a.m. ET Wednesday.
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 12, 2019
Patient-Driven Payment Model best practices and technology savvy will be featured Wednesday at the annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo.
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.