Rehab Agency

NARA, the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies, leads the charge in advocating for the rehabilitation profession. In this blog, we explore how NARA's initiatives empower therapy providers and associates, revealing the tangible steps, strategic alliances, and impactful efforts that define our role in shaping the future of rehabilitation. Come with us as we unveil the pathways to advocacy excellence. 

Every 9 seconds someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. That is more than 3.6 million people each year. This National Brain Injury Month, NARA wants to recognize and support those who have suffered from an acquired brain injury or ABI.  

First, it is important to understand what an ABI is. Typically, this kind of injury... Read More

What I Learned at #ASHA2019

Kelly Cooney, CCC-SLP, CHC

NARA President

We are in a time of significant change in post -acute care. With this type of significant change can come fear and distrust, as well as opportunity. At ASHA 2019 in Orlando this week I saw that our SLP colleagues are hopeful. They are looking for resources.  They are engaged. They are interested in tools to... Read More

Blog Post Provided by Optima Healthcare Solutions

Older adults have a few insurance options for healthcare, one of which is Medicare Advantage (MA). MA plans provide coverage for traditional Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance), and often provide additional benefits, such as prescription drugs, vision and dental care. The main difference is that MA plans are offered through private insurance companies and are paid a fixed amount each month to cover... Read More

Senior Living communities boast a flurry of services to promote active aging for seniors.  Among those services, is therapy.  Therapy comes in various options for residents in most Senior Living communities, and given the changing climate of healthcare reform, your diversification into rehab environments is more important than ever.   Have you considered…Home Health, outpatient, wellness programs, and community engagement. 

Home Health (HH) services are... Read More

By Nancy J Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC

Disasters have captured national attention with hurricanes in Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico, top that off with an earthquake in Mexico City and wild fires in Idaho, Oregon and Montana. The heartbreaking deaths in a rehabilitation facility in Florida during Hurricane Irma (for lack of air conditioning) brings home the urgency of being prepared for any and all disasters coming into the path of your facility.  The Emergency Preparedness Rule was final... Read More

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, both the House and the Senate introduced bills that would repeal the Therapy Cap.  The bill numbers are H.R. 807 and S. 253. The text of the bills it not yet available.

H.R. 807 was introduced by Rep. Paulsen, Erik (R-MN) and has been referred to the House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means.  There are currently 46 co-sponsors of the Bill (click here for the full list).  NARA will continue to update you on this Bill.
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