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Fiscal Intermediary Links to Therapy Cap Exception Documents
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has mandated that each fiscal intermediary (FI) institute a process for responding to Part B therapy cap exception requests. Aegis Therapies has prepared a listing of links to Internet sites that will direct FIs to the process and/or forms needed. Read more ...
Medicare Part B Therapy Caps Exception Process
Effective Jan. 1, 2006, a financial limitation (therapy cap) was placed on outpatient rehabilitative services received by Medicare beneficiaries. Aegis Therapies has compiled some pertinent information about the therapy caps exception process. Read more ...
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The following articles appear in "Rehab Perspectives," published quarterly for Aegis Therapies as a special supplement to Nursing Homes Magazine online:
Yes, I'm Listening!
Sen. Blanche L. Lincoln of Arkansas talks about the importance of hearing from constituents. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "The Voice of the People: Political Advocacy at Work."
A Campaign to Be Heard
Case study: How therapy caps galvanized the healthcare industry. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "The Voice of the People: Political Advocacy at Work."
The Saga of South Dakota Senate Bill 179
A grassroots movement changes the law. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "The Voice of the People: Political Advocacy at Work."
A Look at the Future
Shifting the focus to disease management. This article appeared in the Summer 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Challenges of the Medically Complex Patient."
Passing the Baton
Clinical management of the medically complex patient. This article appeared in the Summer 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Challenges of the Medically Complex Patient."
Can You Cope With the Codes?
Strategies for implementing the new RUG levels. This article appeared in the Summer 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Challenges of the Medically Complex Patient."
Information, Please
Generating a patient-centered preadmission screening process. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Patient-Centered Care: Preadmission to Beyond Discharge."
Is Your Care Plan Alive and Breathing?
Center care planning on the patient, not the rules. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Patient-Centered Care: Preadmission to Beyond Discharge."
Going Home
Ramping down therapy for safe discharge. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Patient-Centered Care: Preadmission to Beyond Discharge."
What Has Your Therapy Department Done for You Lately?
Six value-added components to look for from rehab. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Working Together to Build Census."
A Therapist on Your Marketing Team Is a Tiger in Your Tank
Make rehab your marketing partner. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Working Together to Build Census."
A Wide-Open Door of Opportunity
CMS's rule change could be a boon to SNF census. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Working Together to Build Census."
Translating Thought Into Word
Good documentation enhances care and reduces risk in reimbursement. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Reducing Risk Through Documentation and Technology."
Marching to the Tune of Technology
Providing better therapy, more accurate billing, fewer denials. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Reducing Risk Through Documentation and Technology."
Let Your Technology Do the Talking
Case study: Training with technology. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Reducing Risk Through Documentation and Technology."
Measuring Up
What are outcomes, and why are they important? This article appeared in the Winter 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Measuring Therapy's Outcomes."
Looking in the Clinical Mirror
Outcomes as a tool for refining intervention. This article appeared in the Winter 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Measuring Therapy's Outcomes."
The Facility Perspective
Outcomes as documentation of quality. This article appeared in the Winter 2005 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Measuring Therapy's Outcomes."
Therapy's Role in Dementia Management
Therapists who understand dementia can significantly enhance residents' functioning. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Toward Better Quality Indicators."
Rehab as a Key to Quality Measurement
This interview with Barbara Paul, MD, appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Toward Better Quality Indicators."
The Promise of Strength Training
Are the frail elderly past beneficial strength building? Think again. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "Toward Better Quality Indicators."
Minute Management and the MDS
Smart therapy delivery is based on PPS experience. This article appeared in the Summer 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "PPS Five Years Later."
Finding a Soft Cushion for a Hard Economy
Five years after PPS, does contracting for therapy make sense? This article appeared in the Summer 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "PPS Five Years Later."
The Vital Link
Restorative nursing and therapy combine for better outcomes. This article appeared in the Summer 2004 issue of Rehab Perspectives titled "PPS Five Years Later."
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