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Telemedicine Rules and What Telemedicine "visits" are Available for Therapists
March 18, 2020
Categories: Compliance, Coronavirus, COVID-19, eVisits, HIPAA, National Emergency, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Issues, Speech Language Pathology
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
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Gearing up for Group Therapy: Risks and Opportunities
July 11, 2019
Categories: Group Therapy, Payment Reform, PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities, SNF, Technology
How much group therapy should providers be aiming for when the clock strikes PDPM?
Based on my conversations with our clients, SNFs and therapy providers throughout the country, I’ve heard plans that range from ramping up rapidly, to gradually phasing it in over months or years.
There are good reasons to go in either direction, or anywhere in between.
Consider the financial uncertainty. Many SNFs just don’t know what their books will look like several... Read More