Outpatient rehab therapy services have been available for many decades to help restore function to post-acute patients. However, the emerge... Continue Reading
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Post-Medicare Therapy Cap: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?
The Medicare Therapy Cap was permanently repealed on February 9, 2018 when Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018—a $500 bill...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
4 Reasons You Should Attend a Professional Conference
Most of my connections and many of the opportunities I have had throughout my career have been ignited at professional conferences... Continue Reading
How Outpatient Rehab Therapy Became Available in the Home Setting
Outpatient rehab therapy services have been available for many decades to help restore function to post-acute patients. However, the emerg... Continue Reading
How CMS’ Proposed Changes to the SNF PPS Could Hinder Access to OT Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)’ proposal earlier this year pushing for a new skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment mo... Continue Reading
How OTs Can Support Caregivers
Caregivers are often considered the “backbone of eldercare” [i], yet they are often unpaid, untrained, under-supported, and overwhelmed.... Continue Reading
Can Laughter Benefit Patient Rehabilitation?
Years ago, before I was an occupational therapist (OT), I used to dabble in stand-up comedy. One of my favorite bits was about how my mother... Continue Reading
Athletico Physical Therapy Educates Helmet-Safety
March is National Athletic Training Month (NATM), and Athletico Physical Therapy is using the month of awareness as an opportunity to educat... Continue Reading
5 Apps That Make Physicians Lives Easier
The convenience and accessibility of smartphones can either be a hindrance or huge help. Throughout the day it's hard not to get distracted ... Continue Reading
Six Things To Know About Trump Administration’s Healthcare Reform
1."Our healthcare is a horror show," Mr. Trump said at the sixth Republican debate in January. "Obamacare, we're going to repeal it and re... Continue Reading
The Question of Direct Access and what it means for Healthcare
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Direct Access State by State[/caption] What is Direct Access? Direct Access allows an i... Continue Reading