PDPM: Separating Fact from Fiction
It’s hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner. And we all know what that means…barbecues, beaches…and PDPM preparation! Wherever you sit on the readiness scale, it’s important to dispel a few of the misconceptions about PDPM, so you’re building and executing against a sound strategy based in reality and practicality, not hype….
National Rx Take Back Day
It’s been proven physical therapy is a safer alternative to addictive opioid medication for pain management (watch Dean’s story and how he chose PT over taking medication). However, it’s also well documented the devastating effects of controlled prescription drugs when they’re misused or abused. Initiatives have been in place to address the epidemic, but it’s…
Sleep deprivation causing problems at work?
“Just one more episode, I promise!” “It’s the 4th quarter, I can’t miss this game, no matter what!” “I can’t sleep, my head is going a mile-a-minute!” How many times have we stayed up far past our bedtimes to finish a really good movie, watch the final quarter of a crucial football game or simply…
Home Health Therapy Scheduling Got You Down?
If you’re a contract therapy company serving the home health market, then you most likely know just how challenging it can be to schedule therapy for homebound patients. Unlike other care settings—such as an outpatient clinics or skilled nursing—home health is entirely “virtual” in that the patient is not located in the client’s facility, but…
Staying Healthy at Net Health’s Annual Wellness Party!
The Net Health Pittsburgh office celebrated its Annual Wellness Party on April 4th. Ten health and wellness vendors, including our dedicated wellness coach, Highmark, VBA, and the American Health Care Group, were in attendance to discuss health and wellness, offer resources and free samples, and give screenings to employees. For lunch, delicious and healthy food…
[PODCAST] Outcomes are the “Hero” Data in the World of MIPS and Quality-Payment Programs
Quality-based payment models are on their way. The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is here and will gradually affect more clinicians as we move into 2020 and beyond. Hospital-based rehab therapists are also prepping for a pay-for-performance world. Do you know which tools will be your greatest ally? Answer: A strong outcomes management program. It’s…
How To Build Success Into Your PT Patient Workshop
A PT Workshop gives you the opportunity to demonstrate PT in action. You can share your expertise and build community engagement and public relations for your practice. While most PTs know how to create a PT Workshop, many miss the boat when it comes to promoting it. Putting up flyers and sending emails to current…
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Come celebrate it with us!
It’s April, ya’ll! Take a break from smelling the blooming daffodils, put down the bag of mulch, and celebrate another treasure from the month of April: Occupational Therapy Month. With over 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students improving patients’ lives, it’s important we take notice and celebrate the work they accomplish every day….
Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2019: Promoting Interoperability Details and Measures
In the February 2019 Practice Points column, Merit-based Incentive Payment System 2019 Changes, we reviewed the final changes to the 2019 Quality Payment Program Final Rule1 under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this column, we will focus on the Promoting…