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PDPM: What Hospitals Need to Know
1. Start Date: October 1, 2019
2. Applies only to traditional Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Patients
3. PDPM is a site-neutral reimbursement structure for post-acute care.
4. May impact SNF episodic spending
5. May create opportunities…

National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! September 15–21, 2019
Every year, the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation designates a week in September to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy ◆ Occupational Therapy ◆ Speech Therapy
The goal of rehabilitation…

CMS Finalizes $851M Pay Bump for Nursing Homes, Rolls Out PDPM Clarifications
Article by Skilled Nursing News
The federal government on Tuesday finalized a predicted funding increase for nursing homes, while also formalizing changes to several key quality programs — with an eye toward clarifying some parts of the new…

Final Rule Released: What You Need to Know to Win the Race to October 1st
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the FY 2020 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule which will take effect on October 1, 2019. This rule finalizes payment policies for Medicare Part A in SNFs and…

HTS Hosted Site Visit for US Senator
NASL Newsletter Feature: US Senator Mike Braun Visits HTS Therapy Office
On April 24, 2019, U.S. Senator, Mike Braun visited Healthcare Therapy Services (HTS) and one of HTS’ partner facilities in Indiana. NASL members were able to talk with…

QIO Contract Updates
by Stacy Baker, OTR/L, CHC, RAC-CT, Proactive Medical Review
The Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) Program originated with the Peer Review Improvement Act of 1982 and is authorized by Title XI Part B and Title XVIII the Act. The goal…

Move More. Sit Less.
According to the CDC, more than 25% of all American adults sit more than 8 hours a day. In fact, adults spend more time sitting and being couch potatoes than sleeping. That number increases even more for older adults; statistics show that…

We’re proud to be partners with Byron, changing lives.
Byron Health Center Fights to End Alzheimer's
Byron is a class act group who laughs in the face of mediocrity and never stops challenging the status quo. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and check out their gorgeous website as they recreate…

Congratulations, Ripley Crossing!
Ripley Crossing Receives National Accreditation For Excellence
Congratulations, Ripley Crossing and thank you for your commitment to quality! We are proud to be your partner in therapy.
Follow along with our Facebook page to see how we're…

We’re proud of our community partners and patients!
We LOVE our friends and partners at Golden Years Homestead!
Set Your Community Apart with Rehab Services
HTS Outpatient Rehabilitation provides your senior living community with convenient, on-site therapy and wellness services to support…

Managing Chronic Pain
Physical & Occupational Therapy
More people in America suffer from pain than diabetes, cancer and heart disease combined. When pain lasts for a long time (more than 6 months), it is called chronic pain. Chronic pain affects more than 130…

The Leading Age Spring Conference & Trade Show 2019
The Spring Conference Season has Sprung!
HTS leadership and corporate office team members exhibited at the Leading Age Indiana Spring Trade Show on May 6th, 2019 in Indianapolis. It was wonderful to see our partnering communities and hear…