Latest post highlights how getting better provider facetime begins with a better EHR One of the more common complaints among patients and providers these days is that some electronic health record systems (EHRs) make it difficult to connect and engage. Doctors and nurses are stuck looking at the screens, and patients feel like numbers – […]
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are considered a key element of a company’s culture. As a matter of fact, it’s these groups that foster inclusion in the workplace.1 At Net Health, this role continues to evolve with the creation of more ERGs every year. Currently, we have 8 ERGs with a new one that just launched. […]
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Two factors are driving a new U.S.-based movement in musculoskeletal (MSK) health – known as digital musculoskeletal (or digital MSK) – that aims to revolutionize the delivery and cost of therapeutic care and “telerehab”. Here is what you should know: As these and other statistics show, a curious valley lies between those experiencing discomfort and […]
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When it comes to coding and billing guidelines for Medicare, the instructions are quite specific. From service-based billing codes to time-based billing codes — and the anticipated Medicare 8-Minute Rule — proper documentation is crucial to receive payment for direct treatment. Unfortunately, most practice management software does not account for the intricacies surrounding rehab therapy […]
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Awareness months are synonymous with deserving topics, but some, however worthy, fall short of wide recognition. Designated by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), June is Wound Healing Awareness Month. Â That makes it the ideal time to think about the message behind the observation of an area in healthcare that, though prevalent, is still […]
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As much as we talk about the importance of creating optimal patient experiences throughout all areas of rehab therapy – how doing so can increase compliance and improve patient outcomes while enhancing your bottom line – it’s important to remember that achieving this is an active and ongoing process. It’s a process that requires continued […]
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No-shows and last-minute cancellations make up an unfortunate aspect of doing business in outpatient rehab therapy. This can be a true wakeup call for newer practitioners when successful efforts to fill the clinic’s schedule through marketing and referrals still result in a missed-visit rate of one in every four patients.1 But why do so many […]
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Ebook Provides Insights to Help Improve Outcomes, Value-Based Care and Reimbursement Rehabilitation therapy plays a vital role in hospitals today. The expert care provided to patients by rehab therapists can mean the difference between short and long lengths of stay, between minimal and optimal reimbursement and between an efficient and inefficient department. With all the […]
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Data analytics is the process of collecting, curating, and correlating data to produce actionable outcomes. By using data from multiple sources, companies can explore historical patterns, identify current trends, and predict future outcomes. In healthcare, data analytics benefits patients, operations, and population health management. From a patient perspective, data about illnesses and treatments can lead […]
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Unlike some industries, the push for a stronger bottom line and the desire to offer the highest levels of service can coexist in the rehab therapy realm. The healthier our revenue streams are, the more flexibility we have to offer effective treatment to our patients and the better we can protect our longevity, which enables […]
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What costs up to $151,000 per patient, affects millions of patients, their loved ones and providers, and can cost hospitals millions of dollars in penalties and unnecessary costs?1Â The answer is Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries, known by the misnomer – HAPIs. In today’s uncertain healthcare marketplace, where hospitals face rising economic, staffing, regulatory and many […]
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In a few short years, our nation will be home to more seniors than children for the first time in history, 1 which means we will have a lot to celebrate during Older Americans Month (OAM)! First declared in 1963, OAM is celebrated each May to acknowledge the countless contributions of older Americans and strengthen our commitment to accessible […]
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In the complex and highly regulated healthcare landscape, compliance risk management plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, protecting sensitive information, and mitigating legal and financial risks. Healthcare organizations must develop robust strategies to effectively implement compliance risk management practices. Understanding Compliance Risk Management Compliance risk management in healthcare involves identifying, assessing, and managing […]
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With the expiration date of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, we have reviewed and updated the following questions regarding the supervision requirements of a physical therapist assistant (PTA) by a physical therapist (PT) and an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) by an occupational therapist (OT) under Medicare Part B outpatient therapy […]
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