Healthcare It News

AUGUST 8, 2024

WHY IT MATTERS By partnering with Trustmark, Vori Health will offer members of small business group plans physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescriptions, imaging and lab ordering, health coaching, nutritional guidance, community support, and more, the telehealth company said Thursday in an announcement.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 1, 2024

With regard to at-home physical therapy providers, the health system was intrigued to understand how it could expand its service offerings for outpatient care. " MEETING THE CHALLENGE Luna offered an at-home physical therapy program that would allow Emory to ensure quality and use Emory's clinical protocols when desired.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 1, 2024

The new study is from researchers with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Washington. “Of fewer physical therapy visits, 2.9% fewer occupational therapy visits, 5% fewer speech therapy visits, and 5% fewer home health aide visits. The University of Washington study was conducted from Jan.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 20, 2021

NASA continues to utilise EquiTest for the routine evaluation and balance rehabilitation of its astronauts. In many cases, the clinic stated, specialised physical therapy known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) can “significantly accelerate recovery.” ” ON THE RECORD.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2023

What You Should Know: CareSource , a nonprofit managed care organization, today announced a $1M investment in Augment Therapy , a digital health company enhancing rehabilitative healthcare and exercise through immersive and gamified technology.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These visits were completed from among the 36 pediatric specialty services, including adolescent medicine, cardiology, cognitive behavioral therapy, ears-nose-and-throat, epilepsy, general surgery, infectious disease, orthopedic surgery, radiology, rehabilitative medicine, social work, urology, urgent care, and weight management.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (UMPT). " The equipment purchased has empowered physical therapists to engage in remote monitoring of patients as they complete interventions within their home, said Jennifer Bell, PT, clinical associate professor, school of physical therapy and rehabilitation science.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

About Alaina Victoria, PT, DPT Alaina Victoria, PT, DPT, is the Marketing and Sales Enablement Manager for OneStep , and a doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for digital health technology. Her prior experience includes working within the rehabilitation and orthopedic settings as both a permanent and travel therapist.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 7, 2024

This includes the use of smartphones, tablets, apps, wearable technologies, and various other software solutions for the betterment of rehab therapy patients. Providers within the physical therapy space are grappling with a fear of being left behind in the wake of rapid advancements in digital health resources.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

What You Should Know: – Luna, the leading in-home physical therapy (PT) platform, today announces the launch of a value-based savings program for orthopedic practices to reduce post-acute care costs by 55-70%. We are committed to an innovative, tech-enabled approach to rehabilitation. Luna operates in 43 U.S.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Built on advanced technology with a growing library of VR-based activities and experiences, the REAL Immersive System platform is comprised of two product solutions: REAL y-Series for clinical rehabilitation and REAL i-Series for wellness. The need for innovative rehabilitation therapy has never been greater.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 21, 2022

– Protez Foundation is committed to helping rehabilitate and promote the opportunity for a normal life to Ukrainian soldiers, civilians and children, who have suffered limb loss during the war – its goal is to raise money to support prosthetic treatment and rehabilitation. .

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Home Health Care

JUNE 1, 2023

A new study from the on-demand physical therapy company Luna found that in-home outpatient PT models can reduce costs by 52% compared to traditional home health services for total knee and hip replacements. They have lots of different services: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, nursing, etc.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Its prospective and proactive method combines digital health technology with differentiated clinical physical rehabilitation services. The company has achieved 90% national physical therapy network coverage across 50 states. The company currently has over 220 employees.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 21, 2023

But they are not able to provide visibility into the potential physical and psychological impacts surrounding mobility, fall risk, and need for rehabilitation. About Alaina Victoria Alaina Victoria, PT, DPT, is a Clinical Content Manager for OneStep , and a doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for digital health technology.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

There’s also a growing interest in using digital health games for rehabilitation purposes. In cases where physical therapy or rehabilitation is required, digital tools that incorporate movement tracking and interactive games can be a powerful addition to recovery programs.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Immersive VR Therapy Under the partnership, ByteDance employees will gain access to XRHealth’s comprehensive suite of VR therapy programs, encompassing both physical (rehabilitation, physical therapy) and behavioral (anxiety, PTSD, stress relief) conditions.

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Etactics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The increasing demand for physical therapists comes from the need to replace workers exiting the practice combined with other factors including: Age-related physical therapy for baby boomers. Physical therapy in younger patients due to sports injuries. This doesn’t just apply to physical therapy practices either.

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One of these hoops is getting Medicare coverage for transitional care services like physical therapy following surgery, skilled nursing after hospitalization, and long-term rehabilitation programs. Today, we will take a look at how to get Medicare coverage for transitional care management services for your patients.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 26, 2023

The Staff Vaccination Requirements have expired for all providers: Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility Attachment A-Expired 6/5/2023 Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) Attachment Expired 6/5/2023 Hospice Attachment Expired 6/5/2023 Hospital Attachment Expired 6/5/2023 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Attachment Expired 6/5/2023 (..)

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Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“Some of those other providers could be, for example, infusion services for a patient that needs a round of antibiotics, or even an inpatient facility in the event that a patient needs physical therapy or rehabilitation.”

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Briggs Healthcare

MAY 24, 2022

The SAs, CPI/PEOG, and the MACs will follow the general guidance provided in the SOP, however this Addendum (#3 – beginning on page 43) also covers provider/supplier differences, nuances, and areas specific to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs); Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs); Federally (..)

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HIStalk

APRIL 21, 2022

Netsmart Expands the CareFabric Platform to Support Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

That’s especially true for rehabilitative therapy groups, where patients may have two to three visits per week, generating a claim for each appointment. That was the case when Integrated Rehabilitation Group (IRG), a 40-location physical therapy group based in the Northwest, implemented a text-to-pay solution at the start of 2023.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 5, 2024

Immersive treatment solutions In the realm of physical therapy, extended reality technologies like VR are reshaping diagnostics and treatment planning. Through immersive simulations, healthcare professionals gain a powerful tool for precise assessments, real-time monitoring, and the creation of tailored rehabilitation plans.

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Etactics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Rehabilitation centers. Outpatient physical therapy services. Rehabilitation services. These claims are the pinnacle of the billing process for institutional healthcare providers. Healthcare institutional providers include the following: Hospitals. Nursing homes. Skilled nursing facilities. Hospice facilities.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital researchers created a motion and muscle engagement monitoring system for unsupervised physical rehabilitation, which could help with injuries and better mobility for the elderly and athletes, they say. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s the TOC for this 43-page document: You’ll note that there are several references to these Medicare/Medicaid providers throughout the Administrative Memorandum: community mental health centers comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities end-stage renal disease facilities hospitals (all types) intermediate care facilities for individuals (..)

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This final rule makes permanent the changes to the home health Conditions of Participation (CoP) that were implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and finalizes changes to the CoPs to implement a provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 5, 2024

Under Bent Philipson’s leadership, Philosophy Care offers guidance to facilities on services including Alzheimer’s care, amputation therapy, wound care, tracheostomy care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, stroke recovery, palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, IV therapy, and bariatric care.

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Healthcare Associates

MARCH 27, 2024

For instance, if you have a mild injury, your doctor may recommend RICE or physical therapy to improve strength and mobility in your knee. Severe knee injuries may require months of physical therapy and rehabilitation. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

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Sheppard Health Law

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Hinge model uses a care team of physical therapists, health coaches, doctors and orthopedic surgeons to actively manage patients and also provides both virtual physical therapy and a wearable pain management/nerve stimulation device, Enso. .

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 21, 2023

Geoff is a doctor of physical therapy and a certified wound specialist who joined Amedisys 14 years ago as an administrator and rehabilitation specialty director. “Geoffrey Abraskin has been promoted to President of the Hospice Division!” Amedisys wrote in a LinkedIn post last week.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 13, 2022

A Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) is required when: All speech, occupational, and physical therapies have ended. If the most recent OBRA comprehensive or quarterly assessment completed does not result in a rehabilitation case mix classification, then the significant change in status assessment is not required.

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Healthcare Success

JUNE 13, 2022

ensuring patients are taking their medications as prescribed, following their rehabilitation and physical therapy plan, remote monitoring their symptoms, and scheduling timely follow-up appointments) may reduce unnecessary healthcare costs and readmission experiences. Post-Admission Engagement.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 16, 2023

Luna, a provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy, and MedStar Health , the largest healthcare system in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region partner to improve access to in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia region.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Under Bent Philipson’s leadership, Philosophy Care offers guidance to facilities on services including Alzheimer’s care, amputation therapy, wound care, tracheostomy care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, stroke recovery, palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, IV therapy, and bariatric care. .

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