Archive - February 2021

By Nancy J Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC

Contact: nancy@nancybeckley.com

During the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and COVID-19 Pandemic therapy providers were relieved to find that the CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits were suspended. This came about when outpatient therapy providers, in both Part A and Part B settings, were struggling to keep the doors open, maintain a patient base, comply with various “stay at home” orders, understand the payroll... Read More

What is your new year’s resolution? And what is your style? Some people take advantage of a new beginning, a new month, the start of the week or a new year to decide to tackle a new goal, while others do not wait to make the change. Either way works, it is a matter of following a few key steps to keep you motivated to the end!

Where to start? Write a list of goals that are important to you. It could be anything from starting a new hobby, writing a book, living a healthy lifestyle—whatever... Read More

There is no better time than now to talk about heart health! February is American Heart Month and we at NARA know how important heart health is to your overall wellbeing. Cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease, kills 1 in 4 people every year. And this year, we want to see those numbers come down. Keep reading for 4 ways to keep your heart healthy. 

Like many practicing clinics, telehealth became a huge part of the health and rehabilitation business in 2020. And though it wasn’t without its glitches, many practitioners have embraced the new normal and are even thinking about making permanent changes. So, when it comes to taking on telehealth patients full-time, what’s the game plan? 

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