HTS Blog

Give Your Back a Break (By Moving It)

  Your back works hard all day. It helps you stand, walk, bend, and reach. So when it starts to hurt, it’s natural to think, I just need to rest it. But resting your back doesn’t mean staying still. It means taking a break from…
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Indiana Case Mix Update: What Your Team Needs to Know This Fall

  There's a lot in the September Case Mix newsletter, so here's the short version for our Indiana partners.   The Headline: PDPM reviews are educational only right now. As of July 1, Case Mix reviews are using the PDPM methodology,…
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The Amazing Balancing Act

  We don't usually think about balance until something feels different. But think about everything your body does when you stand up, walk, turn around, or climb stairs. Staying upright takes information from several parts of your body,…
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CMS Relaunches SNF PEPPER:  What Skilled Nursing Providers Need to Know

CMS has relaunched the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). If you operate a skilled nursing facility, PEPPER is worth putting on your radar again. It provides a way…
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Falls: Are You Noticing the Warning Signs?

Have you noticed that you don’t feel as steady as you used to?  Maybe you’re holding onto the railing more, reaching for furniture when you walk, taking extra time to get out of a chair, or feeling less confident getting around. These may…
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I Thought I Was Just Getting Older…

We often hear this a lot: "I thought it was just part of getting older." Over time, you may notice small changes. Getting up from a chair takes more effort. Walking does not feel as steady as it used to. You may start avoiding certain activities…
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Safe Gardening Tips for Summer

Summer yardwork and gardening are some of the most enjoyable ways to stay active—especially for older adults. Activities like planting flowers, pulling weeds, trimming, and light landscaping offer excellent movement, flexibility, and time…
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CMS Audit Activity Is Increasing – Here’s How HTS Is Protecting Our Shared Success

    CMS-approved Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) activity continues to expand, with recent focus areas now including therapy claims billed with the KX modifier. These complex reviews apply to outpatient therapy and professional…
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Summer is a Great Time to Get Moving

  There’s something about summer that gets us moving a little more. Maybe it’s walking to the mailbox, planting flowers, or taking an evening stroll after dinner. The sunshine and fresh air can do wonders for both the body and mind.…
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New Federal Rule: Electronic Claims Attachments and What It Means for Us

  Effective: May 26, 2026 Compliance Deadline: May 26, 2028 What’s Changing The federal government has finalized a rule requiring standardized electronic submission of “claims attachments.” The clinical documentation that supports…
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Trouble Swallowing?

Swallowing may seem easy, but every time you eat, drink, or even swallow saliva, your body is performing a complex process to move food safely from your mouth to your stomach. As we get older, swallowing can become more challenging. Muscles…
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OIG Fall 2025 Semiannual Report: New Compliance Pressures for Skilled Nursing Providers

The Fall 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) offers more than a summary of enforcement activity; it provides a window into how healthcare oversight is evolving. While the report spans the full healthcare…
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