Did you know that there are Federal Regulations in the long-term care setting that mandate residents have services in place to maintain their highest level of function? Did you know that there are Federal Regulations that state Medicare will pay … [Read more...]
Skilled Maintenance Therapy – A Good Fit in the SNF?
There is a time and place for everything.... And now may be that time for skilled maintenance therapy in the SNF! Skilled Maintenance therapy has been an active discussion for more than half a decade. It all started in 2014 with the … [Read more...]
SNF Temporary COVID-19 Rules Extended Through September 2020
The Secretary of Health and Human Services officially renewed the status of the Public Health Emergency Beyond July 25th, 2020 On July 25, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public … [Read more...]
CMS Regulation Updates 4/30/20 Impacting PT, OT and Speech
Today, April 30th, CMS issued another round of regulatory waivers and rule changes....including 2 key pieces impacting the therapy world. These rule changes focus on expanding access to the healthcare system both directly and through … [Read more...]
Skilled Maintenance Therapy In The SNF & The New Assistant Modifiers
Think back to 6th grade English class for a minute—remember those fun figures of speech? The metaphor…simile…hyperbole… onomatopoeia …alliteration. Do you remember the oxymoron? You know the ones…jumbo shrimp...awful good...icy hot...friendly … [Read more...]