PHILADELPHIA (October 14, 2022)—Therapy Choice, a Medicare Part B provider that specializes in in-home physical and occupational therapy, has enhanced its personalized home modification program through new partnerships with leading managed care organizations (MCOs). Over the past 20 years, Therapy Choice has been a provider for the Veterans Administration providing veterans with home modification recommendations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and now adds MCOs to its resume.
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HR 3322/S 826—The Medicare Patient Empowerment Act of 2021
SUNRISE, Fla., (January 8, 2021)—Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation's leading franchise network of home care, senior care, home health and hospice and health care staffing services, names Ethan Sowell, physical therapist, as the 2020 Therapist of the Year. Ethan earned widespread appreciation from patients and leaders for his commitment to delivering compassionate care and supporting the mission of Interim HealthCare of the Upstate in South Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec.
Exploring rehab in the COVID-19 world
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (August 21, 2019) – Casamba, a provider of electronic medical record (EMR) solutions for contract therapy providers, skilled nursing facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and outpatient therapy, today announced the launch of Casamba HomeTherapy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2019)—New bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives that would grant occupational therapists the authority to open home health cases. Under current law, only nurses, physical therapists and speech language pathologists can open a home health case by performing the patient assessment.
Resources offer options for families and respite organizations
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (December 3, 2018)—Dynatomy has announced the launch of the new VariGrip Therapy UNO, a thumb/individual finger exerciser with adjustable resistance for both flexion and extension, and an ergonomic design with stabilization points for extra support.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (April 24, 2018)—CorLife LLC, a provider of ancillary benefits and home modification services to workers’ compensation carriers nationwide, is adding a new company to their family of brands. CorHome, a home modification company, will work exclusively on claims relating to medical and functional needs recommended by medical professionals.
HOUSTON (December 8, 2017)—A new start-up company Easy Reach, LLP has developed the Easy Reach, an elevated toilet seat adapter with side-access that allows independence in the restroom for patients and prevents heavy lifting for caregivers.
Patient collaboration with therapists is key
A Q&A with FOX Rehab founder and CEO Tim Fox
The program offers discounts to providers to offset the costs of orthotics for those on fixed incomes.
ROSWELL Ga. (August 8, 2017)—The drastic increase in the percentage of claims being denied by Medicare has been attributed as the reason why many providers have decided to get out of the foot health care segment completely. This has resulted in many patients having to look elsewhere for help in finding suitable orthopedic footwear. Occupational and physical therapists are those closest to the patient on a regular basis.
Choosing the right equipment can promote independence and safety
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. & DARTMOUTH, Mass. (January 4, 2017)—Care Resource, an East Providence-based home health agency, homecare and medical supply company serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, announces it has once again earned full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) through 2019 for both the East Providence, Rhode Island, and Dartmouth, Massachusetts locations.
ATLANTA (September 29, 2016)—VariGrip Therapy is the only hand exerciser that has the ability to adjust the tension level in each individual finger, allowing the therapist to better track progress, and the end-user to improve dexterity, endurance, strength and circulation more effectively, minimizing the chance of straining weaker fingers and creating a smoother transition from one resistance level to the next.
NEW YORK (September 15, 2016)—Hometeam, a new approach to homecare that brings more independence, joy and vibrancy to older adults—and peace of mind to families—announced that it has partnered with Fox Rehabilitation, a professional private practice of full-time physical, occupational and speech therapists in ten states on the East Coast.