COVID-19

The labor shortage in the United States has affected not only the physical therapy industry but also the healthcare industry as a whole. In 2021, about 22,032 physical therapists have left the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the expected change in employment for physical therapy is anticipated to grow 17% between 2021 and 2031, which is much faster than average. In today’s blog, we will share with you why these shortages are happening and what can be done to... Read More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became increasingly popular because patients could not meet with their providers in person. While telehealth is still extremely relevant, we may start to see patients visiting with their providers in person again. This is because of the COVID-19 vaccine. We would like to share six statistics about telehealth from 2021.  

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The question of vaccination is a hot topic and everyone has an opinion on the right answer.  If you goggle COVID vaccine you will also get so much information that at times it is difficult to sort through opinions versus science.

What we do know is that the rate of COVID in nursing homes has dramatically decreased since the vaccine has been giving to residents; knowing that 79% of residents in nursing facilities nationwide have been vaccinated.  However, the vaccination of... Read More

With news of the vaccine distribution on almost every news outlet, it’s hard not to wonder what the next few months will look like. COVID-19 took the world by storm almost a year ago, and it has affected almost everyone on the planet. With many wondering, “what happens next?”, we have compiled the latest information on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. 

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This year, the holiday season will look a bit different as the coronavirus surges throughout the United States. We are navigating unchartered waters with this virus, making it important to find new ways to celebrate the holidays while also keeping our employees healthy and engaged in their work environment. Now more than ever, we must take care of our employees during the holiday season. The following are some practical tips on taking care of our employees’ mental and physical health during... Read More

Join Mark McDavid from Seagrove Rehab Partners and Sabrena McCarley with RehabCare as they describe considerations for telehealth use in SNFs to improve patient access to care, collaboration and clinical practice during this pandemic.  Click here for their VLOG. 

How can telehealth be used in SNFs?  During a recent CMS "Office Hours" they communicated that their interim final rule as well as their FAQ for SNF providers did not say no.  Victory! Therapists are telehealth... Read More

Happy OT Month! First and foremost, we would like to say THANK YOU to all of our occupational therapy practitioners working on the front lines each and every day in order to ensure that our patients maintain their highest level of functioning.  The theme for OT month this year is-embracing challenges, enhancing lives.  Who would have thought this theme would fit so perfectly into our lives right now?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on each and every one of us and has... Read More

As we at NARA traverse the best and the worst of times, we step back to look at the unfolding news that hopefully offers an opportunity to use to view this as one of the best of time.

Telemedicine Rules

CMS announced today during the White House COVID-19 Task Force a number of important initiatives related to “telehealth”.  This update is to provide key facts, and help NARA members prepare to offer services to Medicare beneficiaries consistent... Read More