Recent Blog Posts
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Outpatient Therapy Post-Payment Reviews Are Underway, Have You Been Invited?
February 23, 2021
Categories: Audits, Best Practices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, Compliance, Education, Payment Reform
By Nancy J Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC
Contact: [email protected]
During the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and COVID-19 Pandemic therapy providers were relieved to find that the CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits were suspended. This came about when outpatient therapy providers, in both Part A and Part B settings, were struggling to keep the doors open, maintain a patient base, comply with various “stay at home” orders, understand the payroll...
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No Fail Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
February 3, 2021
Categories: Self care
What is your new year’s resolution? And what is your style? Some people take advantage of a new beginning, a new month, the start of the week or a new year to decide to tackle a new goal, while others do not wait to make the change. Either way works, it is a matter of following a few key steps to keep you motivated to the end!
Where to start? Write a list of goals that are important to you. It could be anything from starting a new hobby, writing a book, living a healthy lifestyle—whatever...
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Advocacy Initiative for 2021: Why Advocacy is Important
January 13, 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Legislation, Regulatory Issues
Why is advocacy important?
As a constituent, you are an indispensable part of our democratic system, and your advocacy is an important mechanism to influence elected officials and their actions. Being an advocate can have far-reaching positive impacts on your organizations business, your patients access to services you provide and the overall health of your community. Through advocacy efforts you provide policymakers with the information they need to make informed...
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COVID-19: What Do the Next Few Months Look Like?
January 1, 2021
With news of the vaccine distribution on almost every news outlet, it’s hard not to wonder what the next few months will look like. COVID-19 took the world by storm almost a year ago, and it has affected almost everyone on the planet. With many wondering, “what happens next?”, we have compiled the latest information on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
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Marketing Your Practice in 2021
January 1, 2021
Categories: Telehealth, Telemedicine
A new year and a fresh start—that’s what everyone is looking forward to in 2021. But this year, unlike many others, there has been a huge shift in the way we live. COVID-19 changed the nature of many practices and will continue to alter them in the future. So how can you market your business during these times? NARA has put together a few ways to keep in contact with your current clients as well as recruit new...
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Why Patient Follow-Up is Important
December 22, 2020
Categories: Best Practices, eVisits, Patient Engagement
As we head into the last few days of 2020, it’s the perfect time to look back and reflect on the year. How we dealt with everything this year, from budgets and marketing to appointments and insurance, was different. However, during uncertain times, the best thing you can do from both a business and a personal standpoint is following up with your patients. In fact, here are a few reasons why following up with...
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Healthy Holiday Alternatives
December 16, 2020
Categories: Home Health, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year! As we all start to deck the halls, it’s important to remember that our health doesn’t take time off. Whether you have diet restrictions, health goals or just want to stay on track this holiday season, we at NARA have some delicious and nutritious traditional holiday meals that will jingle bell rock your taste buds.
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Sustaining Employee Engagement during the Holiday Season
December 10, 2020
Categories: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employee Engagement, Healthcare, Holidays, Mental Health
This year, the holiday season will look a bit different as the coronavirus surges throughout the United States. We are navigating unchartered waters with this virus, making it important to find new ways to celebrate the holidays while also keeping our employees healthy and engaged in their work environment. Now more than ever, we must take care of our employees during the holiday season. The following are some practical tips on taking care of our employees’ mental and physical health during...
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Staying Social While Staying HIPAA Compliant
November 1, 2020
Categories: Best Practices, Compliance, HIPAA
Client success stories are not only our biggest inspiration but also our best marketing strategy. However, with HIPAA regulations, it can be a tangled web of do’s and don’ts when it comes to posting on social media. As a healthcare provider, it is extra important for you to understand what is allowed and what isn’t when it comes to your patients and your practice. NARA has put together 5 ways you...
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American Diabetes Month
November 1, 2020
Categories: Home Health, Wellness Programs
November is here and that means that it’s American Diabetes Month. With over 10% of the US population diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important for everyone to know the signs, symptoms and treatment for the ailment. However, today, we are going to take some time to focus on the foods that can not only improve how you feel but also actively lower your blood sugar levels.