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Payers should cover home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs, researchers argue

Fierce Healthcare

Payers should cover home-based cardiac rehabilitation programs, researchers argue fdiamond Thu, 03/02/2023 - 08:11

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South Florida's Memorial Rehabilitation Institute teams up with Luna to expand at-home physical therapy

Fierce Healthcare

South Florida's Memorial Rehabilitation Institute teams up with Luna to expand at-home physical therapy agliadkovskaya Tue, 03/21/2023 - 16:13

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Class action lawsuit accuses Humana of using AI algorithms to restrict access to care

Fierce Healthcare

A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Humana used artificial intelligence algorithms to deny key rehabilitation care for seniors. | A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Humana used artificial intelligence algorithms to deny key rehabilitation care for seniors.

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Fiscal Year 2025 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1804-P)

Briggs Healthcare

On March 27, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update Medicare payment policies and rates under the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and the IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

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HHS modernizes disability rights rule, stresses importance of enforcement

Fierce Healthcare

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an update to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Tuesday, fortifying support for Americans with disabilities. | HHS finalized a proposed rule from September, granting greater protections to individuals with disabilities.

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The Rise of Digital Rehab: Tech Solutions for Senior Recovery

HIT Consultant

The senior care sector, particularly in the realm of short-term rehabilitation, is witnessing a transformative wave thanks to these cutting-edge applications. This integration spans from virtual reality exercises to wearable sensors that meticulously track a patient’s rehabilitation progress.

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AI-powered telehealth improves PT care at Essen Health Care

Healthcare It News

Continuity and access to care for patients living with chronic diseases or going through cardiac and orthopedic rehabilitation are one of the most challenging areas in healthcare. Healthcare IT News published a special report highlighting many of these vendors with detailed descriptions of their products. THE PROBLEM.