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Live Pain Free in 2019!

More people in America suffer from pain than diabetes, cancer and heart disease combined. When pain lasts for a long time (3 to 6 months or more), it is called chronic pain. The CDC recently released a report estimating that 50 million Americans,…
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PTJ:  Physical Therapy Continuity of Care Linked to Lower Rate of Surgery, Lower Costs

Article By:  PT in Motion, www.apta.org Patients with low back pain (LBP) who see a single physical therapist (PT) throughout their episode of care may be less likely to receive surgery and may have lower downstream health care costs, researchers…
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Thrive Successful Care Transitions

Thrive Successful Care Transitions We provide a step-by-step implementation guide for successful addition to your care transitions strategy. HTS is excited to introduce Thrive, a successful care transitions program designed for skilled…
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2018 INALA Industry Awards

HTS Receives INALA Industry Award HTS is excited and honored to receive the Industry Award from the Indiana Assisted Living Association (INALA).  HTS was nominated by Justus Senior Living which own and operate 6 independent and assisted…
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CY2019 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

By: Cassie Murray, Chief Operating Officer I Chief Clinical Officer The CMS Fact Sheet for the CY2019 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was released Thursday, November 1, 2018. Note that CMS finalized the discontinuation of the Functional…
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Peripheral Neuropathy – Managing Your Pain

Did You Know? An estimated 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is not a single disease. It’s a general term for a series of disorders that result from damage to the body’s…
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Indiana Medicaid Releases Proposed Rule for Overhaul of Medicaid Integrity Requirements

By: Christa Roberts, PT, MPT, RAC-CT and Eleisha Wilkes RN, RAC-CT The details of proposed rule LSA #18-251 were published on October 4, 2018 by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, and introduces plans to revamp the Medicaid…
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Hospitals hit with fines over patient readmissions

Indiana hospitals are racking up millions of dollars in penalties for having too many patients return for care within a month of discharge. Sixty-six Hoosier hospitals—including 17 in central Indiana—will see their Medicare payments docked…
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Getting Around Safely Using a Cane or Walker

The use of a cane or walker has become the norm for most seniors today to help prevent falls. Ironically, these tools can be just as dangerous as they are helpful if they are not used properly. The CDC estimates nearly 50,000 seniors end up…
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Collaborating for a successful transition to the new Medicare payment model

HTS is excited to collaborate with our partners for a successful transition to the new Medicare payment model. Our ongoing focus on clinical quality, patient-centered programs, and functional outcomes has prepared our staff in advance to succeed…
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October is Physical Therapy Month

National Physical Therapy Month is a celebration held each October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PT month is designed to recognize the impact that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants make in restoring…
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Prevent and Manage Functional Decline in Active Adults – Including Fall Risk Management

As the average age of entry for licensed assisted living is 85 years of age, senior living providers are very focused on keeping their residents as independent for as long as possible. As a provider of contract physical, occupational and speech…
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