Recent Blog Posts
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Embracing Change in the Healthcare World
August 10, 2017
Categories: Best Practices, General
With an ever-changing industry, it’s hard to keep caught up with all of the alterations being made. That’s why the professionals at NARA have created this helpful list was ways you can embrace change in the healthcare world. Be Okay with Failing We have always been taught that winning and doing well is important, but when a change occurs, being the best at something you aren’t familiar with can be hard. That’s why it’s important to know that it’s okay...
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How to Effectively Communicate with Patients
July 27, 2017
Categories: Best Practices
How to Effectively Communicate with Patients You always hear that communication is key. And it really is especially when dealing with patients. So as providers how do we effectively communicate with patients, meaning listening to them and having them listen to you? Here are four steps to help make sure your communication with patients is as effective as it can be. Turn those Listening Ears On –...
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5 Ways to Share Your Industry Knowledge
July 13, 2017
Categories: General, Therapy Business, Therapy Career
Today, everyone has a wealth of knowledge that we want to tap into. However, finding ways to do that can be tricky. That’s why here at NARA, we created this handy list of ways you can share your industry knowledge and gain some on the way, too! Special Interest Groups Once every quarter, we host virtual meetings to give members the opportunity to connect with other rehabilitation professionals who work in the same field. You are able to discuss current and future topics that will have...
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Sponsored Post: Therapy Providers: Now is the Time to Prepare for CMS’ Payment & Policy Changes for Skilled Nursing Facilities
July 10, 2017
Categories: Education, Payment Reform
When CMS issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comments on replacing the existing SNF PPS case-mix RUG-IV payment methodology with a new model, the Resident Classification System, Version 1 (RCS-1), therapy providers everywhere began to wonder how it might affect their businesses. The ANPRM, entitled Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities, is subject to a 60-day comment period; the comment period was extended until August 25,...
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Four Benefits of a NARA Membership
June 28, 2017
Categories: Legislation, Legislature
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead At NARA, we bring together therapy and rehab providers, associates and those tied to the industry to make a difference in the lives of those involved in the profession and those we treat. So if you happen to be sitting on the fence about becoming a member let us share why you should join a group of committed citizens so you too...