by Functional Pathways | Thursday, October 25, 2018 | Clinical, Compliance, Regulatory, Wellness
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) recently shared recommendations for providing evidence-based OT solutions. As we begin to set up our treatment sessions, we should always consider the client’s deficits and goals for achieving functional...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, October 2, 2018 | Clinical, Compliance, Regulatory
As you are probably aware, there is a lot of change about to take place in our industry. The amount of information is overwhelming and confusing. Let’s see what is in store for us. Two main areas of change are noted in the SNF Final Rule and The Medicare Physician...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, April 11, 2017 | Clinical, Compliance, Regulatory
Last month I blogged about therapy coding. This month, I want to talk how to ensure therapy medical and treatment diagnoses are accurate and applicable prior to submitting the claim to Medicare. This is accomplished through an effective and thorough facility Triple...
by Gina Elkins | Monday, December 14, 2015 | Clinical, Compliance, Regulatory
In the OIG, Office of Inspector General’s semiannual report to congress, the OIG reported that “the Medicare Payment System for Skilled Nursing Facilities needs to be reevaluated”. The OIG reports that “Medicare payments for therapy greatly exceeded SNFs’ costs for...
by Cherie Rowell | Monday, June 16, 2014 | Clinical, Regulatory
Actually, the dining standards are not so new! The Pioneer Network is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals from across the nation, dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices in long term care. In 2011, the task force met to review...
