The Medicare Therapy Cap was permanently repealed on February 9, 2018 when Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018—a $500 bill... Continue Reading
Most of my connections and many of the opportunities I have had throughout my career have been ignited at professional conferences... Continue Reading
Congress passed a budget deal that included a provision to repeal the Medicare Therapy Cap, culminating a 20-year advocacy campaign to eli... Continue Reading
When Alicia Backer graduated from physical therapist assistant (PTA) school five years ago, she was eager to make an impact. “I wanted ... Continue Reading
Outpatient therapy delivered in the home setting provides convenience and comfort to patients. No wonder this sector of rehabilitation ser... Continue Reading
Mental health is a core aspect of the individual's functional level that must be considered throughout the occupational therapy treatment ... Continue Reading
Outpatient rehab therapy services have been available for many decades to help restore function to post-acute patients. However, the emerg... Continue Reading
If you want to have the first choice of available speech-language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), or physical therapy (PT) contr... Continue Reading
I find physical therapy to be a rewarding career. My favorite achievement is helping people reach milestones they never thought possible: ... Continue Reading
Every weekday morning I’m awoken by the harsh chirping alarm on my phone at 4:45 am. Admittedly, it usually takes a couple rounds of snooz... Continue Reading
This article is the second in a two-part series on cultural diversity in healthcare as it pertains to those working in rehabilitation therap... Continue Reading
This article is the first of a two-part series where we explore the subject of cultural diversity in healthcare and how it relates to clinic... Continue Reading
In an earlier post, we covered the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed changes to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) ... Continue Reading
As rehabilitation therapists, we’re used to treating people with a whole variety of medical conditions, but what happens when the affectin... Continue Reading
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)’ proposal earlier this year pushing for a new skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment mo... Continue Reading