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…
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,…
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…
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…
The post-acute care industry has had a lot of news to contend with since the start of the year, including newly proposed budgets and bills. We’ve summarized a few of the top stories to keep you of abreast of the changes. President Trump Unveils Budget, and Cuts Affect Post-Acute Services On Feb. 12, President Trump…
Last month, Allscripts, an EHR provider for hospital and health systems – including post-acute care facilities – suffered a ransomware attack that brought business to a standstill for roughly 1,500 clients who couldn’t access critical information and services, including patient records and e-prescribing. Allscripts is just one of many healthcare organizations hit by ransomware over…
Purdue Pharma Backs Away From Marketing Opioids The makers of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, recently stopped marketing opioid drugs to doctors amidst controversy and lawsuits. Purdue has received significant backlash for exaggerating OxyContin’s safety and minimizing the dangers. As the national opioid epidemic conversation continues to gain traction, more pharmaceutical companies may decide to change opioid…