HTS Blog

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

To Our Valued Therapists and Therapy Assistants, 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…
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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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Posture Check-Up

Good posture is more than just how we sit or stand; it plays a big role in how we feel. Maintaining a straight position helps our bodies function better. But what exactly happens when we neglect our posture, and how can we prevent these issues…
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Move It or Lose It

It can be tempting to slow down and take things easy as we age. However, staying active is one of the most important things you can do for your health and longevity. Regular physical activity is linked to numerous health benefits and a higher…
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The Behavioral Science Behind Patient Experiences

When we talk about providing excellent care, it’s important to understand the deeper layers of what that truly means. Abraham Maslow developed a theory that represents the progression of human needs starting with basic physiological requirements…
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Common Therapy & Billing Code Issues

Navigating UB04 coding can be tricky, especially with complexities like “Excludes 1” and “Excludes 2.” It’s up to billing departments and the triple check process to understand these nuances to avoid costly errors and ensure compliance…
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Minimum Staffing Rule

The Facility Assessment required as of August 8, 2024 was at § 483.70(e) is now moved to § 483.71. Question: Do therapists and assistants have anything to do with the facility assessment? Answer: Yes, therapists and assistants count…
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Prevent Falls with Strength and Balance

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults, but the good news is that many falls can be prevented. By maintaining your balance and strength, you can stay safe and independent.   How Our STEADY Program Can Help: Our STEADY program…
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