Recent Blog Posts
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National Disability Independence Day: Making Sure Your Business is ADA Compliant
July 6, 2018
Categories: Compliance
The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, is a set of federal laws and regulations that require businesses and other public facilities to provide access and accommodation to disabled customers. These laws pertain to the majority of businesses open to the public regardless of their size or the average number of patrons. Not being ADA compliant can lead to lawsuits and even fines ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Are you confident that your business would pass...
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National Therapeutic Recreation Week: Steps You Can Take to Improve Patient Retention
July 6, 2018
Categories: Best Practices, General, Patient Engagement
Attracting new patients is probably at the top of your marketing efforts, and though that means new business and more revenue, it is highly important to make sure the patients you do have keep walking through your doors. The effort to retain your patients can be more cost-effective. They know who you are and what you do, and have already benefited from the work you do. Why not make the most out of their experience and put a focus on making them a long-term patient? Also, when your patients have an...
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National Safety Month: Educate Yourself on Safety When Aging at Home
June 26, 2018
Categories: Best Practices, Home Health, Occupational Therapy
This month we highlight the importance of caution in the home in honor of National Safety Month. With more and more adults deciding to age in place, there is no better time than now to discuss how occupational therapy can not only assist but improve life at home for aging adults. One of the biggest concerns with aging in place among OT is how vision can impact not only safety but quality of life. Here are a few quick tips from OT professionals on what you can do to make aging in place a great experience: Clear...
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Why is Medicare Advantage Becoming More Popular?
June 12, 2018
Categories: Best Practices, Compliance, Education, General, Home Health, Long Term Care, Payment Reform, Rehab Agency, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Therapy Treatment
Blog Post Provided by Optima Healthcare Solutions Older adults have a few insurance options for healthcare, one of which is Medicare Advantage (MA). MA plans provide coverage for traditional Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance), and often provide additional benefits, such as prescription drugs, vision and dental care. The main difference is that MA plans are offered through private insurance companies and are paid a fixed amount each month to cover a patient’s...
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Men's Health: Retrain Your Brain
May 31, 2018
Categories: Occupational Therapy, Therapy Treatment
In honor of Men’s Health Month, we wanted to take the time to talk about a serious problem many men face; strokes and traumatic brain injuries. In fact, strokes are the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. With such a high prevalence of strokes and brain injuries, it’s important to understand what you should do following one of these events. Strokes and brain injuries, such as concussions or head trauma, can make it hard to...