The CDC has indicated that “social distancing” along with proper PPE is the best way to combat the spread of the virus. Of course, social distance when providing hands-on care to a resident is impossible, as we are often up close and personal with our residents as we provide care. However for situations when up close and personal is not required, a new option is now available: telehealth for therapy providers. (Read on for some limitations.)

Need help navigating all the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) talk out there? We are here to guide the way! Over the last year and a half, Mark has combed through CMS Updates for PDPM info and penned previous summaries (August 2018 & April 2018). Once again, he’s taken the time to go through all the information out there and create a new September 2019 edition as our PDPM Final Review, so it’s time to tear up the previous summaries and then read or download this new one to understand the upcoming regulatory changes…

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL

PDPM Final Review - September 2019