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  • New Study Proves Adding Any Amount of Movement to Routine Benefits Seniors’ Health

    March 18, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Studies have repeatedly proven that there is a link between movement and longevity. Just last month a new study of 3,000 50-79 year olds showed that the least active among the participants were five times more likely to die than the most active (via Medical News Today).

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  • Facilities May See Increase in Young Stroke Patients as More People Than Ever Under 50 Are Affected

    March 4, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Due to obesity and other lifestyle factors, the incidence of stroke among young people is increasing rapidly. 10% of strokes now occur in those aged 18-50, and some suggest that the percentage of young victims may be even higher. What are the implications for rehab providers?

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  • Freezing Nerves Before Knee Replacement Improves Recovery, According to Study

    February 19, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    The results of a recent study at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine found that freezing nerves through cryoneurolysis before knee replacement surgery led to better outcomes.

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  • Study: Functional Status Outperforms Comorbidities in Predicting Acute Care Readmissions in Medically Complex Patients

    February 11, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Functional status is a frequently overlooked risk factor for readmissions and is a more valuable predictor of readmission risk than medical comorbidities in the medically complex inpatient rehabilitation population. The results of this study add to the growing body of evidence that functional status is an important predictor of readmissions.

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  • AlterG Treadmill Helps Patients Reduce Recovery Time

    February 5, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Combining proven technology and equipment with clinical expertise is essential for achieving the best possible outcomes. See how the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill is helping patients in Youngstown, Ohio recover. [Video]

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  • Mercy-Kindred Partnership Makes the Whole Greater Than the Sum of its Parts

    January 29, 2016 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    When the leadership at Mercy Hospital St. Louis wanted to expand the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation service offerings and move them offsite, they found a natural partner in Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services. Hear directly from Mercy about why the partnership has been a success.

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  • New Decision Guide Aids Nursing Home Residents and Families in Talking About Hospital Transfers

    December 17, 2015 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Family members have a considerable influence on hospitalization decisions, but sometimes a family may demand hospital care when a hospital isn’t the best or only choice. This can lead to inefficiencies and high costs.

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  • CMS Creates First Mandatory Bundling Demonstration – Focuses on Certain Joint Replacement Patients

    November 18, 2015 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    Earlier this week, on November 16th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CCJR) final rule. This establishes a mandatory demonstration for a hospital-controlled, bundled payment for lower extremity joint replacement patients.

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  • Medicare Proposes Rule to Change Discharge Planning Requirements to Reflect Patient Preferences

    November 4, 2015 By Kindred Rehabilitation Services

    In an effort to directly involve patients in their care, CMS proposed a new rule late last week that would change discharge planning requirements for acute hospitals and settings across the post-acute continuum. CMS’ focus was in driving consumer-centered healthcare in alignment with the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act).

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  • When to See a Physical Therapist

    October 23, 2015 By Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services
    It's easy to forget that physical therapists do much more that treat patients who've suffered an accident or injury. Read Full Post
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