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Fixing A ‘Badly Broken Medical System’: Home Care Leaders Testify Before Congress On Post-Acute Care

Home Health Care

Also testifying before the committee were Paul Dongilli, CEO of Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals; Lisa Grabert, a research professor from Marquette University and Eric Carlson, director of long-term services and supports advocacy at Justice in Aging. Now, the American people await the possible outcomes of this testimony.

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Colorado to shut down failing Friday Health Plans

Health Care Dive

State regulators had initially hoped the insurtech could operate for the rest of the year, but Colorado’s insurance division became concerned about Friday’s longevity after placing the insurer into rehabilitation.

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A Therapist’s Guide to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP) For Adults

Icanotes

What Is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program? Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Types of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Models. How to Track the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Process. What Is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program? Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Table of Contents.

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FY2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1781-P)

Briggs Healthcare

In addition, the rule includes a proposal to revise and rebase the IRF market basket, as well as a proposal to modify its regulations to allow hospitals to open and begin billing Medicare for an excluded IRF unit anytime within the cost reporting year. This Fact Sheet discusses the provisions of the proposed rule.

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‘Patients Hung Out To Dry’: Report Shows Insurers Significantly Increase Rate Of Denials For Post-Acute Care

Home Health Care

This includes denying access to nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term acute care hospitals. It’s past time for legislators and regulators to hold plans accountable and protect patient care.” In May 2023, PSI launched an inquiry into the barriers facing seniors enrolled in MA in accessing care. “The

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CY 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Final Rule – AND MORE!

Briggs Healthcare

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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ClearSky Health Expands Contract With Oracle Cerner

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: ClearSky Health , a network of inpatient rehabilitation facilities is expanding its contract an additional five years with Oracle Cerner to support nine additional facilities in the next 18 months with Oracle Cerner as their EHR supplier. Expanded Partnership Details.