Providing Measurable Value In CaseMix

How many therapy companies tell you they’ll help you improve your case-mix? How many tell you they’ll help you with ADL training? (Section G isn’t going away if you live in a case-mix state.) How many claim their clients have better reimbursement because of more complete documentation? The answer is nearly all of us make… Continue reading Providing Measurable Value In CaseMix

PDPM Navigator™

You might have noticed that we’ve been pretty quiet on the blog recently. The reason is that we’ve been very busy building a tool for the future. Our PDPM Calculator is incredibly popular but it doesn’t work well on a phone. We decided we needed a mobile version. THEN we decided to make it better,… Continue reading PDPM Navigator™

The Do’s and Don’ts in a Rehab Contract (you WILL amend your contract this year)

With PDPM looming, the industry is abuzz with pricing models as the current RUV IV pricing will no longer apply.  Your current rehab provider will come to you soon and propose an amendment to your current contract to account for patient treatment falling under PDPM.  This is a PERFECT time for you to not only… Continue reading The Do’s and Don’ts in a Rehab Contract (you WILL amend your contract this year)

4 Things to Consider When Going In-House for Rehab

Almost every facility will consider going in-house for rehab at some point. The reasons are almost always financial. You can see why, many providers are still charging amazingly high rates for Medicare Part A. It seems so simple to to just hire your own therapists and keep all the money. Broad River Rehab encounters this… Continue reading 4 Things to Consider When Going In-House for Rehab

SLP and PDPM: Integration equals Value and Outcomes

Like a diamond, the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is a multifaceted reimbursement system that reflects the various aspects of resident care in a SNF more clearly that the current RUG based system. It is a system that providers must master before it becomes the reality of how SNF’s are reimbursed beginning Oct. 1st.… Continue reading SLP and PDPM: Integration equals Value and Outcomes

Congratulations Fall 2018 RAC-CT Graduates!

From everyone at Broad River Rehab, we’d like to say congratulations to our first class to complete AANAC’s “Resident Assessment Coordinator” (RAC) education program and certification testing process! All of our regional vice presidents are now AANAC RAC-CT certified! We believe the program is valuable to help us have a better understanding of the complexities… Continue reading Congratulations Fall 2018 RAC-CT Graduates!

Value-Based Purchasing Data

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CMS recently released updated information on the value-based purchasing program. The data included a facility-level look at how the program is going. CMS also expressed concern during the Open Door forum that the rate of re-hospitalization had increased over the baseline year even with the financial incentive. Let’s take a closer look at the data,… Continue reading Value-Based Purchasing Data