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This article was written by Harmony Healthcare in the October 5th Newsletter Issue: Effective October 1st, a COT OMRA will be required for patients classified into a RUG-IV therapy category whenever the intensity of therapy changes to such a degree it no longer reflects the RUG-IV classification and payment assigned based on the most recent […]

For most of us, it’s safe to say that we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our day and our brief interaction with others doesn’t allow us to get to know their story.

Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured therapy techs during therapy tech month: Monique Lawless, originally from Welsh, LA began working with Therapy Center in 2003 as a massage therapist and therapy tech. Monique attended Welsh High School and the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy. She chose this field of work because she truly enjoys

Beginning October 1st the new MDS schedule for PPS remains the same for the 5 day assessment with days 1 through day 5 with grace days extending out to day 8. Possible assessments dates for the 14 day assessment have been reduced to achieve compliance with the 2012 SNF Final Rule. The new window for ARD

Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid threaten access to quality care for America’s growing population of seniors. Nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living are all part of the solution to both rising health care costs and local job creation. Take action today — call your Member of Congress and tell them to preserve, protect

Join us as we highlight our longest-tenured therapy techs during therapy tech month: Shelly Gatte Where is your hometown? Crowley, LA Year you started working with Therapy Center: 2003 Areas you work/Main job responsibilities: I work at the Therapy Center Outpatient Clinic in Jennings where I am responsible for patient care, some billing and medical

Melinda Chenevert has been with Therapy Center since 2004 and is originally from Plaucheville, LA.

Who says therapy can’t be fun? The innovative Therapy Center therapists at Amelia Manor conducted a fun cooking session for its patients!

We are excited to be part of the University of St. Augustine job fair today and want to introduce you to Christina Melendreras, DPT student from University of St. Augustine. She recently completed a clinical rotation with us and tells about her experience at Therapy Center’s outpatient clinic in Jennings! Stay tuned for more student

SNF Medicare Rules Finalized for FY2012ASHA, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, posted the following Final Rule breakdown on their website. This article effectively explains details from the final regulations and how ASHA has served as an advocate for therapy services in SNFs. To read more on this subject, please visit www.ASHA.org. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid