HTS Blog

Feel the Spring in Your Step

Spring is in the air! The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy a walk outside. Walking is a great way to stay active and keep your body feeling its best. But before you head outside, here are a few tips…
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Stronger Census: Hospital Insights That Matter

Have You Taken Advantage of Our Market Insight Reports? Add Data to your strategy, check out the competition, and gain deeper insight into your referral sources. Success in post-acute care goes beyond providing excellent…
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Small Changes in Walking Signal Big Fall Risks

At first, no one noticed the change. John, an active 78-year-old, was still walking independently. He still did his daily laps around the community. But over a few months, something shifted. His stride shortened, just slightly. His walking…
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Get a Grip! Maintaining Strength as You Age

As we age, our hands don’t always work as easily as they used to. Tasks that used to be simple, like opening jars, buttoning shirts, or holding a cup, can become more difficult. You may even notice that your hands tire more easily or that…
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Take Action! Reverse Medicare Part B Cuts & Preserve Telehealth Access

If Congress does not take action by March 14th on telehealth and cuts in the Physician Fee Schedule: Telehealth Therapy Services under Medicare Part B WILL END on March 31st. The full -2.83% reduction in the Physician Fee Schedule’s…
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Navigating the CMS 5-Claim Probe and Educate Initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the 5-Claim Probe and Educate initiative in 2023 and it is ongoing in 2025. This CMS Program Integrity Initiative is a targeted effort to lower the SNF improper payment…
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Stay Active & Heart Healthy

Your heart is the hardest-working muscle in your body, beating around 100,000 times daily to pump oxygen and nutrients to every cell. Like any muscle, it needs exercise to stay strong and efficient. For older adults, staying active is key to…
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Telehealth Flexibilities Extended: Victory for Advocacy & Patient Care

We are excited to share some great news: telehealth flexibilities originally set to expire on December 31, 2024 have officially been extended until March 31, 2025! This means we can continue providing critical care to our patients remotely,…
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Predict Your Expected Discharge Function Score

Are you ready to streamline patient care and elevate your CMS quality ratings? At HTS, we’ve developed an exclusive, one-of-a-kind calculator designed specifically for expert MDS Coordinators. This tool calculates the complex formula CMS uses…
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Pain-Free Living this Winter

Winter can be especially tough for older adults. As we age, our joints and muscles lose flexibility, making it harder to cope with the cold. Arthritis symptoms can worsen, and shorter days often lead to less physical activity. When you’re…
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Revolutionizing Fall Prevention with AI-Powered Motion Analysis

OneStep, the AI-powered digital care platform, today announces an exciting partnership with Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc. (HTS), a leading provider of contract therapy services. This collaboration brings OneStep’s innovative technology…
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Strong Bones, Stronger You: Tips for Bone Health

As we age, our bones can sometimes feel less strong than they used to, and that’s completely normal! Bones are living tissue, constantly building up and breaking down. However, as we get older, this process slows down, and our bones lose some…
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