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Compliance Documentation & EMR

Importance of Outcome Measures in Rehabilitation Therapy

Outcome measures are the validated functional tools used to measure a patient’s participation restrictions and activity limitations. These tools can be used to measure the success of rehab therapy interventions in relation to individual patient management and collectively, as a profession, to help determine which intervention pathways comprise best clinical practices. Learn how OptimisPT can help streamline your Outcome Measures Process.

By OptimisPT, 2 monthsJuly 29, 2022 ago

Compliance Documentation & EMR Practice Management

4 Key Elements Why Using an EMR is Better than Using Paper Charts

Most practices are coming to realize that there are definitely more problems and concerns in the continued use of paper charts than benefits. The decreased security and efficiency of documenting on paper makes it difficult to justify continuing with this method. We’ve compiled 4 key elements why an EMR is better than paper charts.

By OptimisPT, 3 monthsJune 27, 2022 ago

Billing Compliance Practice Management Uncategorized

Announcing the OptimisPT Billing 101 Workshop Series

We would like to announce a specialized series of workshops that will be incorporated into our ongoing workshops. This series is the OptimisPT Billing 101 Workshop Series. These bite-size learning pieces are perfect for admin staff and therapists alike. It’s all the small pieces within the entire clinic that can impact the bottom line of your practice.

By OptimisPT, 6 months ago

Compliance Documentation & EMR Practice Management Uncategorized

The Medicare Audit: It’s not “If”, it’s “When”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare suspended audits. Now that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) is more under control, Medicare has resumed the audit process and it may feel to some like CMS is making up for lost time. Here are the three main types of audits and how to fair well should your practice be selected.

By OptimisPT, 6 monthsMarch 22, 2022 ago

Admin Compliance Documentation & EMR Practice Management Uncategorized

Announcing the OptimisPT Workshop Series

We’re pleased to announce a new offering for 2022 dedicated to helping outpatient rehab practices become more efficient, proficient and effective in their daily workflows. We’re excited to offer OptimisPT Workshops: mini bite-size learning sessions meant for you to be able to take away information to make a tangible and immediate change.

By OptimisPT, 9 monthsJanuary 3, 2022 ago

Admin Compliance Documentation & EMR Practice Management

Considerations to Prepare Your Practice for the New Year

As the new year approaches, we wanted to offer some tips and information to help you prepare your rehab therapy practice. This includes some important beginning of the year housekeeping tasks, as well as investigating new processes to implement which will help your practice be more efficient.

By OptimisPT, 9 monthsDecember 28, 2021 ago

Admin Billing Compliance Practice Management Uncategorized

Rehab Industry Changes for 2022

January 1, 2022 is almost here, so we wanted to make sure that you are aware of any changes that may need your attention in the rehab world. We’ve pulled together information regarding some of the more important changes occurring in the new year.

By OptimisPT, 10 monthsDecember 13, 2021 ago

Compliance Documentation & EMR

MIPS Changes for 2022

This blog summarizes the changes to the MIPS program for 2022 that will have an impact on the Rehab Therapy Industry.

By OptimisPT, 10 monthsNovember 29, 2021 ago

Billing Compliance Uncategorized

How to Avoid Therapy Billing and Coding Errors

When was the last time you completed a sanity check on your therapy coding and billing within your practice? Here are some key questions, compiled by billing experts, to help you perform a sanity check and prevent accidental billing and coding errors.

By OptimisPT, 11 monthsNovember 15, 2021 ago

Admin Billing Compliance Documentation & EMR Practice Management Uncategorized

Highlights of the 2022 CMS Proposed Payment Rule

On July 13, 2021 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their Proposed Payment Rule for Calendar Year 2022. We’ve taken the liberty of summarizing the key proposed changes that will directly affect outpatient rehab therapy services.

By OptimisPT, 1 yearAugust 23, 2021 ago