Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L, Author, “Rehab Realities” blog, President and owner, A Mesured Solution Inc.
CMS 5-claim audits so far a ‘debacle’
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 22, 2023
A new federal review process designed to lower the rate of improper government payments is sending provider staffs scurrying to justify their coding.
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Oct 30, 2023
If it seems like it’s the silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is.
Ask the treatment expert: Pressure ulcers and vitamin supplements
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Casamba announces integration
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2018
Casamba and Kno2® have announced a fully interoperable healthcare solution for outpatient clinics.
Survey: U.S. neurologists would prescribe Leqembi if fully approved
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
A “healthy proportion” of surveyed neurologists have already begun prescribing the treatment, and nearly all said they planned to do so if traditional FDA approval is granted.
‘Fully vaccinated’ may be moving target in face of breakthroughs, omicron
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 29, 2021
More than a week after federal health officials greenlighted booster shots for all American adults, questions remain about what it means to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 — and whether that...
Providers ‘fully committed’ to new COVID vaccination reporting requirement
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2021
Maryland long-term care providers are welcoming a new mandate that requires providers to report weekly COVID vaccination data to the state’s Department of Health.
Older adults unlikely to fully recover following hip fracture
By
Nov 05, 2016
Less than half of seniors who suffer hip fractures will recover previous levels of function, according to a new study.
Short-term rehab pros and cons
Sep 11, 2012
These types of short-term rehab patients usually produce the highest reimbursement rates. However, if you’re a facility that struggles with admissions and census, be aware that the length of stay...