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Doctors, Software, Training: Preparing for ‘Non-Negotiable’ PDPM Coding Pressures

by Skilled Nursing News Starting October 1, skilled nursing facility operators will have no choice but to become proficient with a specific type of medical coding that previously had no bearing on reimbursements — and leading industry voices…
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Early Implementation for PDPM Success

By: Cassie Murray, OTR, ,QCP, Chief Operating Officer Site-Specific PDPM Impact Individual PDPM Meetings with all partner sites: All HTS partner sites received education on PDPM along with their specific PDPM Impact Analysis. Deep Dive into…
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Technology We’re Loving!

The Bungee Mobility Trainer by Neurogym Tech. available through Medline “Therapists like this piece of equipment because it allows our rehab guests to work on static and dynamic balance while eliminating the fear of falling. I witnessed…
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You’re Invited to Join Us

Improve Brain Health & Memory FREE Community Workshops We're excited to sponsor FREE Community Workshops focusing on Solutions to Improve Your Mental Fitness & Overall Brain Health. Check out the schedule below to find the workshop…
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Diabetes Management & Prevention

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There is not any one specific cause of diabetes however there are many factors which contribute to a higher risk of getting the disease including but not limited…
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HTS Kicks Off PDPM Education

Last September through December, HTS provided introductory trainings via a series of PDPM 2-hour live trainings for partner communities and staff. The training covered PDPM fundamentals and methodology accompanied with an action plan for success.…
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Engaging Acute Care Prior to PDPM

Education on PDPM HTS is actively scheduling PDPM education for hospitals and physicians to keep valued referral sources and community partners informed on the pending change and how it will affect them and their post-acute partners. More…
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The Benefits of Good Posture

The way you hold your body is posture and the way you move your body is body mechanics. There are correct ways to hold your body when you stand, walk, sit, lift and even sleep. Proper posture allows us to move in the way we want, causing our…
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Power Through PDPM

By: Cassie Murray, OTR, ,QCP, Chief Operating Officer It is no secret that PDPM will be a significant change for providers. HTS has successfully traversed reimbursement changes alongside our partners in the past and emerged strong. We were…
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Keep Moving for Your Heart!

Research shows regular exercise can slow cardiovascular aging. As you age and become less active, your heart just like any other muscle in your body can weaken. Healthy blood vessels are flexible however with age blood vessels can become less…
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Now Introducing… RISE

The HTS proprietary "RISE: Falls Prevention & Alarm Reduction Program" is designed to provide the best tools and evidenced-based practices to reduce resident falls and improve safe movement. Implementing a robust fall prevention plan can…
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What Therapists Need to Know About PDPM

PDPM replaces the RUG-IV system beginning 10/1/19. The methodology for determining payment shifts from resource usage (or amount of services provided) to patient characteristics. Currently, under RUG-IV, there are 3 components: Nursing, Therapy,…
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