National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies

 

NARA is About "The Business of Rehab"

The National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA) was founded in 1978, and  functions as a trade association representing the interests of a membership base spanning across the nation.  NARA's membership is open to rehab therapy organizations.  Current membership represents rehab businesses consisting of over 12,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to providing a multitude of skilled rehabilitation therapy services to individuals in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, skilled care, assisted living, educational systems, industry / occupational health.

Although tenured with a vast and successful history, the association continues to evolve and invigorate its dynamics and infrastructure to positively represent and affect change in the rehabilitation therapy industry. The purpose and continued efforts of NARA focuses upon the following foundation.  Read More....

News for Rehab Providers

NARA Announces CMS Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Policy Work Group (7/19/2010)

Recently, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (CMS) proposed a policy in the physician fee schedule rule, referred to as the multiple procedure payment reduction policy (MPPR) that would result in significant reductions in payment for outpatient therapy services in addition to the projected reductions due to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR). The proposed multiple procedure payment reduction policy would apply to both the services paid under the physician fee schedule (PFS) that are furnished in the office setting and those services paid at the PFS rates that are furnished by outpatient hospitals, home health agencies (Part B), skilled nursing facilities (Part B), comprehensive rehabilitation facilities, and other entities that are paid by Medicare for outpatient therapy services. Read More

NARA Announces Fall Conference Title and Location

NARA will be hosting the Fall 2010 Conference at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel October 20 - 22, 2010. The hotel is now accepting reservations Read More

NARA has a new fax number: (800) 716-1847 effective immediately

The NARA office can be reached by phone at (866) 839-7710, by fax at (800) 716-1847, or by email at nara.admin@naranet.org.

CMS Announces: Holding June Claims for Services Paid Under the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (May 28, 2010)

The Continuing Extension Act of 2010, enacted on April 15, 2010, extended the zero percent (0%) update to the 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) through May 31, 2010. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) believes Congress is working to avert the negative update scheduled to take effect June 1, 2010. To avoid disruption in the delivery of health care services to beneficiaries and payment of claims for physicians, nonphysician practitioners, and other providers of services paid under the MPFS, CMS has instructed its contractors to hold claims containing services paid under the MPFS (including anesthesia services) for the first 10 business days of June. This hold will only affect MPFS claims with dates of service June 1, 2010, and later.

This hold should have minimum impact on provider cash flow because, under the current law, clean electronic claims are not paid any sooner than 14 calendar days (29 for paper claims) after the date of receipt. Be on the alert for more information about the 2010 MPFS update.

NARA Prepares for Conference in Washington DC May 19th -21st (April 12, 2010)

Are you and your business prepared for the changes to come with the health care reform legislation? If you are unsure how this will impact your business then you need to attend the NARA Spring Conference. For the agenda click here and to register see our registration page.

CMS will hold Nationwide RAC 101 Calls starting April 28, 2010 (April 12, 2010)

CMS Announces Series of Nationwide RAC 101 Calls. The subject matter of the RAC conference calls will be RAC 101. They will be presented by CMS staff. The content on each call will not change drastically. The RAC operational process will be discussed and there will be a question and answer session held at the end. The information presented will not be drastically different from other RAC 101 sessions that were held in the past in conjunction with the hospital and/or medical associations. These calls offer another opportunity for providers who missed the earlier presentations to hear the RAC 101 session and to ask any questions they may have regarding the RAC process. Registration is not required for the calls. Read more

NARA Introduces Award for Innovation to be Presented at Spring Conference (April 8, 2010)

This award is to recognize the talents of NARA members who demonstrate excellence in the creation of an innovation that has made a demonstrable difference in their rehab business.  Ideas, change, passion and trends are elements that drive innovation. The results can result in renewal, change, reinvention and trends in the rehabilitation industry. The innovation award is based upon two broad criteria – the results of the innovation and the process by which it occurred. Read more

CMS Announces: Holding April Claims for Services Paid Under the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (March 26, 2010)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with Congress, health care providers, and the beneficiary community to avoid disruption in the delivery of health care services and payment of claims for physicians, non-physician practitioners, and other providers of services paid under the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS). As you are aware, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, enacted on March 2, 2010, extended the zero percent (0%) update to the 2010 MPFS through March 31, 2010. Read more

NARA President Announces Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2010)

The National Association of Rehabilitation Providers & Agencies (NARA) will be hosting its annual Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. May 19 – 21, 2010.  NARA, based in Washington, D.C., is a trade association that has supported the knowledge and advocacy of hundreds of rehabilitation therapy providers and agencies throughout the country for over 30 years. NARA offers the annual Spring Conference in an effort to facilitate and support visits to legislators on Capital Hill, as well as, provide the most current legislative, regulatory updates, and interpretations specific to the rehabilitation therapy businesses. Read more

Spring Conference May 19 - 21, 2010: Healthcare Reform: Preparation for the Impact on Rehab Businesses (March 10, 2010)

Hear about what changes are impacting your rehab business now such as MDS 3.0, RUGS IV, MACs, and RACs. Find out about what could impact your rehab business in the future with a healthcare reform, Physician Fee Schedule reduction, Therapy Cap, CMS STATS and more. Network with other providers and business leaders to discuss strategy for your business. For more details on what is in store for at the Spring Conference visit our conference page. To register for the conference visit our NARA Spring Conference Registration Page

The Group Block at the Doubletree Hotel is now sold out. Please contact A Room With A View for information on the designated NARA overflow hotel. They will secure the lowest available rates within walking distance of The Doubletree Hotel. A Room With A View can be reached at 1-800-780-4343. This is a FREE SERVICE for all NARA attendees

If you are not signed up to receive information or would like information on how you or your organization can be a program sponsor please email nara.admin@naranet.org and ask to be added to the mailing list!

CQ HEALTHBEAT NEWS: Advocates for Lifting Therapy Caps Push for Long-Term Solution (March 3, 2010) By Jane Norman, CQ HealthBeat Associate Editor

Advocates for patients and providers said at a Capitol Hill news conference on Wednesday that they’re grateful for a brief reprieve from caps on Medicare Part B therapy services enacted by Congress, but remain worried about what’s going to happen yet this year and the impact on individuals.

Seniors and people with disabilities who receive therapy services in connection with strokes, Parkinson’s disease or other debilitating conditions have again become caught up in congressional disputes over spending. The Senate late Tuesday cleared a package (HR4691) on a 78-19 vote that will extend a host of programs, including a Medicare exceptions process for therapy caps, through March 31. President Obama signed the bill into law a short time later. The bill had been blocked by Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., who had demanded spending offsets. Read More

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