Blog

During these trying times, the team at NARA doesn’t want your business to decline due to the pandemic, but instead find ways to keep seeing patients!  We’ve compiled 3 important tips to continue marketing your services effectively despite the climate. By doing so, you’ll not only remain a cut above the competition but contribute to the health of your community. 

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Join Mark McDavid from Seagrove Rehab Partners and Sabrena McCarley with RehabCare as they describe considerations for telehealth use in SNFs to improve patient access to care, collaboration and clinical practice during this pandemic.  Click here for their VLOG. 

How can telehealth be used in SNFs?  During a recent CMS "Office Hours" they communicated that their interim final rule as well as their FAQ for SNF providers did not say no.  Victory! Therapists are telehealth...
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Every year there is an entire month devoted to men’s health and for good reason: men are at greater risk for death in every age group. As therapists and providers, we have upfront access to our patient’s overall health and wellness. This month, let’s dive into a few ways we can have a big impact on the wellbeing of our clients and tips we can give them to stay healthy.  

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Many professionals rely on educational conferences to maintain their industry expertise. However, finding ways to do that when social distancing applies can be tricky. That’s why NARA decided to create this simple list of ways you can not only share your industry knowledge but also gain some.  

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Every May, doctors, nurses and therapists around the world promote the importance of blood pressure. Specifically, it’s important to learn the signs and risks of hypertension. Signs of hypertension can often go unnoticed which increases the chances of stroke and heart attack. We all know that you know how to take blood pressure readings, but today we’re going to focus on why it’s so...
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Whether it’s due to a pandemic or a long-distance patient, figuring out how to best serve your patient can be hard when you aren’t physically with them. However, with a little thought and ingenuity, you can guide them through home workouts, virtual training and wellness to keep them healthy until you can see them again. 

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With so many different aspects of the rehabilitation industry, it can feel like you are being pulled in a million different directions. Don’t worry though, you are not alone. Many therapists struggle with trying to do it all and then burning themselves out. However, if you’re a clinic owner, you could be doing your business a disservice. By working to develop yourself in one particular area, you can more easily target your patients’ specific needs and grow your practice. This...
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Happy OT Month! First and foremost, we would like to say THANK YOU to all of our occupational therapy practitioners working on the front lines each and every day in order to ensure that our patients maintain their highest level of functioning.  The theme for OT month this year is-embracing challenges, enhancing lives.  Who would have thought this theme would fit so perfectly into our lives right now?

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on each and every one of us and has...
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Spring has sprung and soon everyone will take their exercise routines outside. There is nothing better than a good workout with the sun shining down on you and the fresh air filling your lungs. However, with all exercise, there are certain measures you should take to stay safe and prevent injury. NARA has compiled a short list of things you can do to get the most out of your workout this spring.

1.   Start Slow

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As we at NARA traverse the best and the worst of times, we step back to look at the unfolding news that hopefully offers an opportunity to use to view this as one of the best of time.

Telemedicine Rules

CMS announced today during the White House COVID-19 Task Force a number of important initiatives related to “telehealth”.  This update is to provide key facts, and help NARA members prepare to offer services to Medicare beneficiaries consistent...
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