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  • A Note to Our Partners

    November 29, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags:

    Recently, Kindred announced its strategic exit from the Skilled Nursing Facility business as an owner and an operator. This difficult decision represents an important step forward for the Kindred enterprise. The company is confident the right home can be found for all patients, employees and facilities, and believes these and other nursing centers will continue to be an important part of the Kindred continuum of care for years to come.

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  • Understanding the New Long Term Care Facilities “Megarule” Conditions of Participation Regulation and Phase 1

    November 2, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: CMS, Medicare, SNF Rule

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a major new rule approximately one month ago to make significant changes to improve patient care and safety. The new rule’s compliance obligations, which will be implemented in three phases that begin this year and extend through 2019, represent the largest update the industry has seen since 1991. The “megarule" as some in the industry are calling it sets high standards for care and targets infections, hospital readmissions, staffing practices and resident safety among other areas.

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  • PT Month: Keeping up with the Changing Times

    October 31, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: physical therapy

    To all of our highly trained PTs and PTAs leading our clinical programs, we say thank you and happy PT Month!

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  • Occupational Therapy: Helping Reduce Hospital Readmissions

    October 12, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: Occupational Therapy, Readmissions

    "Occupational therapy places a unique and immediate focus on patients’ functional and social needs, which can be important drivers of readmission if left unaddressed." - Study authors Rogers, Bai, Lavin, and Anderson

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  • CMS Sends Clarification on Section GG

    September 12, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: CMS, IMPACT ACT, Medicare, Section GG

    CMS releases QRP provider questions and feedback on MDS 3.0.

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  • Are You Prepared for Section GG? Tips for Success

    August 24, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: IMPACT ACT, Medicare, Section GG

    The updated language in Section GG requires some new reporting on quality measures beginning October 1, 2016, and getting ready for the change can be overwhelming. Follow these tips so your facility can be as prepared as possible.

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  • Be A Winner: How Therapy Can Impact Your Five Star Rating - Hear from Kindred's Team at FHCA Conference

    August 9, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: CMS, five star rating, Florida Health Care Association

    Participants of this year's Florida Health Care Association Annual Conference will be able to hear Elizabeth Barlow, Senior Director of Quality, and Matt Sivret, Division Vice President of Clinical Services discuss how therapy can affect facilities' five star ratings with CMS.

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  • New Study Shows Physical Therapy Benefits COPD Patients

    July 29, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, physical therapy

    Research scientists at the University of Granada and the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital in Granada showed that a brief physical therapy program (between seven and 10 days) can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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  • CMS Focused Surveys

    July 12, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: CMS, Medicare

    Over the last several years, CMS has issued Survey and Certification letters regarding specialized surveys with a focus on these areas: 1) MDS and Staffing 2) Dementia 3) Medication Related Events 4) Infection Control (in pilot phase).

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  • How to Succeed with the New Payment Models: Listen to Our Webinar with McKnight’s

    July 6, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services tags: CMS, Medicare, payment models, Rehabilitation

    Access RehabCare's webinar with McKnight's on how providers can best prepare for new payment models from CMS.

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