End-of-life care is undergoing enormous change in recent years–spurred by a wave of aging baby boomers, more people suffering from chronically ill diseases and new approaches to care that are changing the way people experience the last days of their life. Hospice care at the forefront On the one hand, hospice care has never been…
The end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on processes implemented in the past year and look forward to improving processes in the new year. One key process is workflow optimization. Workflow is a set of chronological, organized processes and tasks designed to efficiently meet a goal through interaction with people and…
With PDPM less than a year away, therapy providers and SNF operators are now knee-deep in the planning stages. In our recent Getting Ready for PDPM Success webinar, industry expert Michael Katri, one of Optima’s founders and senior product strategist, provided insight into key issues therapy providers will need to consider around pricing, data and…
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for and spend time with our loved ones. Unfortunately, many do not have the benefit of positive reflection or the chance to be with loved ones. At Net Health, we understand this plight and want to help whenever and however possible. Giving…
A few days ago, CMS released the Final Rule that covers MIPS (the Merit-based Incentive and Payment System), and everyone’s been wondering what the final language would require. Here’s a tidy, high-level look at how physical therapy and occupational therapy providers will be affected. Thanks to the smart team at FOTO (Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes)…
More than 60% of outpatient physical therapy claims audited over a six-month period did not comply with Medicare’s requirements, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). With an estimated $367 million paid out by Medicare for services that should not have been covered, OIG has recommended that CMS increase its oversight…
For the past three years, Chris Shomo and Paul Schillinger have been raising money through the Extra Life program for Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital by live-streaming a 25-hour video game marathon. While playing games with a friend for 25 hours straight sounds like a blast, the purpose was to help children in hospitals like…
Reporting your 2018 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) documentation is just around the corner. This column reviews the documentation requirements and data validation and audit criteria. This checklist is not exhaustive. Ultimately, it remains your responsibility to create your own audit checklist to meet your practice needs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…