Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: Transforming lives and raising awareness
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 10, 2024
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM), when we take the month of October to recognize the significant contributions of physical therapists (PTs), physical...
Step by step, how a CPT® code becomes a code
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 26, 2024
Every fall, healthcare professionals anxiously await the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which outlines policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and updates to...
National Falls Prevention Week: Turning awareness into action
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Renee Kinder
Sep 12, 2024
Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative,...
The power of language: Elevating documentation in skilled rehab services
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Renee Kinder
Aug 29, 2024
Wednesday evening began with the familiar routine of back-to-school night, following my son’s class schedule as I moved from one classroom to the next. The evening felt almost mechanical, smiling...
Drop-in visits: A return to natural communication and community
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Renee Kinder
Aug 15, 2024
In the heart of downtown Lexington, KY, our neighborhood crew thrives on a sense of togetherness and community, especially as the seasons change into crisp fall evenings. It is not uncommon to pull in...
New Year’s resolution or rehab bucket list? What is your 2022 approach?
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 06, 2022
2022 is here. Can you believe it? Just today I had a colleague ask me, with a smile, “What is your resolution?” I thought and tried to come up with something clever… “Honestly, I have got nothing,...
Spring refresh: Top of license practice
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Renee Kinder
Mar 28, 2024
As the warmth of spring unfolds, it brings with it a renewal of energy and vitality. Spring symbolizes growth, rejuvenation and transformation. Growing in my backyard, in the midst of pebbles, three beautiful...
What your therapy team should know about the CMS REACH Model
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Renee Kinder
Mar 03, 2022
We all know it to be true. Common sense, really. When we as therapists coordinate our care more efficiently across teams and settings our patients excel. They feel supported. And in many cases, they...
April 2022: CMS updates National Quality Strategy
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Renee Kinder
Apr 28, 2022
Spring is in the air! We all welcome the annual change in seasons, which also comes with a rush to review, digest and comment on multiple proposed rules. April 2022, however, also brings us a renewed approach...
Preventing backward disequilibrium and the benefits of physical therapy
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 17, 2023
As the crisp autumn air will soon announce that the season of fall is upon us, there’s a more pressing concern for the elderly population: preventing the metaphorical “fall” of backward...