There are an estimated 50 million people worldwide diagnosed with dementia, and that number is expected to almost double every 20 years, reaching 75 million by 2030. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. With a growing elderly population living with the disease, understanding…
The Importance of an Attendance Policy & Scheduling for Success There are many obstacles for private practices in healthcare, but one common challenge is patient scheduling and patient attendance. Low attendance rates can derail numerous aspects of a private healthcare business including successful patient outcomes and generated revenue. Doug Cundiff, industry guru, has worked alongside…
Medical error not only causes serious complications for patients, it also creates an incredible financial burden in the United States. A study from John Hopkins suggests that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, with upwards of 250,000 deaths annually. Another study by the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation…
A greater emphasis on preventative care in physical therapy, along with an aging population in need of physical, speech and occupational therapy, has led to rapid growth in rehabilitation services. To meet demand, physical therapy services are now provided in a number of post-acute care settings. Two of these options, inpatient rehab therapy, and outpatient physical therapy…
It’s important as a healthcare professional to take precautions in order to prevent harm resulting from care. Medical treatments rely on very specific applications to reduce the potential for harm. Though, improper systems can present opportunities for error. A few studies even suggest that medical error may be responsible for as many as 400,000 deaths…
At the start of January 2018, the Department of Transportation (DOT) added four additional substances to its federally-mandated drug testing panel. With growing concerns regarding the prescription and abuse of opioids, the panel additions were made in direct response to the crisis and trying to minimize a false positive drug screen. DOT recognizes the threat…
At APTA CSM I was asked why Net Health, an information technology company, supports and endorses the #ChoosePT campaign. First off, we are not just an IT company; rather, we focus on software solutions for specialized outpatient care. Specifically, the ReDoc application supports the business needs of PT, OTs, and SLP. Net Health’s mission is…
When working in a wound care department, it is the clinician’s responsibility to understand the rules and regulations guiding the department’s wound documentation and billing processes. These rules are generated from the Fiscal Intermediary, carriers, Medicare Administrative Contractors, National Coverage Determination, respective Local Coverage Decisions (LCD), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, The Joint Commission,…