Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Matt Mastenbrook, DPT, clinic manager and treating physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, says one of his first goals as a manager was to set his clinic apart from the many others in the area. And leading-edge technology would be a key change agent.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 1, 2024

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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Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 28, 2024

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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Briggs Healthcare

APRIL 5, 2023

The FY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System proposed rule (CMS-1781-P) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at [link]. CMS is publishing this proposed rule in accordance with the legal requirements to update Medicare payment policies for IRFs on an annual basis.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 1, 2022

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. Faced with these challenges, Essen Health Care turned to health IT vendor WizeCare's enterprise-wide virtual rehabilitation and remote monitoring technology.

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Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 16, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is publishing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) Quarterly Q&As, March 2023, Consolidated June 2020 to March 2023 document so that all IRF providers have the benefit of the clarifications (..)

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 7, 2024

Bethany Children’s Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient services for children aged 0-21 and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Many of its patients have families who live far away and can’t visit regularly.

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Rehabilitation 221

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 17, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is publishing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) Quarterly Q&As, March 2022, Consolidated June 2020 to March 2022 document so that all IRF providers have the benefit of the clarifications to existing guidance.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 7, 2024

Amrita Hospital introduces robotic gait trainer for rehab Amrita Hospital in Kerala's Kochi city has started adopting a robotic gait trainer system to assist in the rehabilitation of brain and spinal injury survivors. It also trains patients to walk longer and become less dependent.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Personalized Rehabilitation: Develop tailored rehabilitation plans based on precise movement analysis and AI-driven insights. Improved Patient Outcomes: Enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of treatments through data-driven decision-making. “By

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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 Source: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Washington Traditional Medicare covers over 58 million beneficiaries on an annual basis, costing nearly $17 billion in 2021. fewer nursing visits, 2.7%

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Blue Shield of California is expanding its partnership with Ornish Lifestyle Medicine, making the cardiac rehabilitation program available virtually.

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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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HIT Consultant

MARCH 28, 2024

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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Health Care Dive

JULY 18, 2023

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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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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Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Hospitals 279

Briggs Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is publishing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) Quarterly Q&As, September 2021, Consolidated June 2020 to September 2021 document so that all IRF providers have the benefit of the clarifications to existing guidance.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 14, 2024

The service will provide telemental health services, alongside residential in-patient care that covers acute psychiatry, addiction treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In a rare scenario for any plaintiff, let alone a civil rights plaintiff with disabilities, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted summary judgment in Oross’s favor as to his Rehabilitation Act claims for intentional disability discrimination and failure to accommodate. This means that the court dispensed with a jury trial.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 6, 2024

Most recently, the tech company helped deliver the surgical pre-rehabilitation programme called My Prehab at Central Adelaide Local Health Network In all digitisation projects, cybersecurity is a big consideration.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 28, 2024

Now available on Android and iOS devices, the platform also allows care teams to consolidate patient records and disseminate and analyse individual medical reports to enhance coordination.

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Meditech

MARCH 26, 2024

Hospitals often transfer patients out for a higher level of care or to rehabilitation providers. That’s what makes the healthcare industry special. Teamwork is necessary from organization to organization. You see it on the frontline every day. These transitions must be seamless for the benefit of the patient.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 29, 2023

CALHN further used Personify Care's platform to launch My Prehab , a surgical pre-rehabilitation programme which helps patients become fit for surgery. At Queen Elizabeth Hospital , these were utilised to digitise its Direct Access Colonoscopy programme, reducing waiting times for patients seeking endoscopy or colonoscopy procedures.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

tennis champion Andy Roddick, on virtual orthopedic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care. Transcarent's Orthopedic Consult Solution provides virtual diagnostic exams by orthopedic physicians and surgeons in less than two days via the Transcarent app.

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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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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

MAY 20, 2022

Health Journeys targets specific behavioral health challenges that military service members face, including anxiety, sleep deprivation, burnout, chronic pain, depression, anger, PTSD, grief, addiction, traumatic brain injury and injury rehabilitation.

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Home Health Care

JULY 15, 2024

Additionally, CMS has invited public comment and a request for information for several things including composite of vaccinations, depression, pain management, substance use disorders, and rehabilitative therapists conducting the initial and comprehensive assessment. “I

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 19, 2024

The LTM Group, based in Dayton, Ohio, provides home health, personal care, hospice, and rehabilitation services through multiple locations. The rise of AI As the population ages, people are seeking more home care, whether for healing, rehabilitation, or personal care. This calls for staff that is currently in short supply.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 6, 2023

" It is also launching pilot programmes with vocational rehabilitation and pain providers and creating a grant programme to promote the practice of value-based healthcare. Meanwhile, The Clinician is enabling more public health organisations across Australia to harness patient-generated information to improve health outcomes.

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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

Her prior experience includes working within the rehabilitation and orthopedic settings as both a permanent and travel therapist. 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.

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 12, 2024

The company provides – through multiple locations – home health, personal care, hospice and rehabilitation services. The deal will add over 500 team members and more than 1,000 patients to the company’s network. The organization collaborates with health care systems and payers to deliver care to patients in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Texas.

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Rehabilitation Home Care Medicare 110

Briggs Healthcare

MAY 18, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This updated May 15, 2023 EEOC document is a reminder that while the PHE declaration has expired, we still need to be mindful and compliant with employment laws. It’s also a good reminder that our people – staff and residents – are the most important part of our communities.

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Meditech

AUGUST 3, 2021

At Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital , we provide an array of services that include highly coordinated rehabilitation and medical care as well as comprehensive interdisciplinary therapies. Because the care we deliver is so specialized, we often find ourselves thinking outside the box.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Qualifying conditions could also include heart failure, asthma, pneumonia, soft tissue infections gastroenteritis or dehydration.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 28, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS Thammasat Thammarak Center, the elderly care arm of Thammasat University Hospital, provides geriatric services, including OPD, daycare, rehabilitation, long-term care, intermediate care and palliative care.

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