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Stay Strong as You Age

Did you know that adults over 60 can lose between 3% and 8% of their muscle mass per decade? This natural loss, called sarcopenia, can make daily tasks harder and increase the risk of falls and injuries. Fortunately, strength can be rebuilt…
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Dementia Denials on the Rise

Why April 1st Medicare Part B Changes Demand Immediate Coding Review   Beginning April 1, 2025, Medicare Part B quietly implemented a significant update that may already be impacting skilled nursing facility (SNF) claims across the…
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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

Ahhh, summer… the season of cookouts, blooming flowers, and sunny strolls!  It’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but as we get older, our bodies don’t cool down as easily. You may not feel thirsty even when dehydrated, and some…
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Submit Your Ideas for SNF Deregulation

Call to Action Submit Your Ideas for SNF Deregulation The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is asking for ideas from us to combat outdated and burdensome regulation that make it difficult to care for our patients. This is a great opportunity…
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Is This Normal? Aging and Communication

Have you ever paused mid-sentence trying to find the right word, only to have it pop into your head hours later? Or walked into a room and forgotten why? You’re not alone. As we age, some changes in thinking and communication are completely…
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We Read the Fine Print – So You Don’t Have To!

Key Takeaways from the 2025 Appendix PP Updates Written by: Sheena Mattingly, M.S., CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, EVP of Quality & Compliance Note: The effective date of Appendix PP Updates has been delayed to April 28, 2025.   Every year,…
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Feel the Spring in Your Step

Spring is in the air! The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy a walk outside. Walking is a great way to stay active and keep your body feeling its best. But before you head outside, here are a few tips…
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Stronger Census: Hospital Insights That Matter

Have You Taken Advantage of Our Market Insight Reports? Add Data to your strategy, check out the competition, and gain deeper insight into your referral sources. Success in post-acute care goes beyond providing excellent…
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Small Changes in Walking Signal Big Fall Risks

At first, no one noticed the change. John, an active 78-year-old, was still walking independently. He still did his daily laps around the community. But over a few months, something shifted. His stride shortened, just slightly. His walking…
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Get a Grip! Maintaining Strength as You Age

As we age, our hands don’t always work as easily as they used to. Tasks that used to be simple, like opening jars, buttoning shirts, or holding a cup, can become more difficult. You may even notice that your hands tire more easily or that…
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Take Action! Reverse Medicare Part B Cuts & Preserve Telehealth Access

If Congress does not take action by March 14th on telehealth and cuts in the Physician Fee Schedule: Telehealth Therapy Services under Medicare Part B WILL END on March 31st. The full -2.83% reduction in the Physician Fee Schedule’s…
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Navigating the CMS 5-Claim Probe and Educate Initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the 5-Claim Probe and Educate initiative in 2023 and it is ongoing in 2025. This CMS Program Integrity Initiative is a targeted effort to lower the SNF improper payment…
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