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Declining Census? Take Action!

Posted on: March 1, 2021

The financial viability of LTC providers is being pressure-tested like never before. Many face significant challenges related to COVID-19, including sharp declines in census and increased costs related to PPE, premium labor, and other safety measures. 
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Tags: census development

Advantages of Outsourcing Therapy for Home Health Agencies

Posted on: February 25, 2021

As home health agencies work to implement strategies to provide quality patient care while also reaching operational success, many agencies are outsourcing all or a portion of therapy services to a trusted partner.

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Tags: Home Health Agency, contract therapy, outsourcing therapy

Are You Confident in Your Community's Infection Control Process?

Posted on: February 18, 2021

After one+ year of facing the threat of COVID-19 outbreaks in their communities, some senior living & skilled nursing operators continue to wrestle with assuring consistent infection control. Why? Consider what unique circumstances may impact your frontline staff & their ability to 'stay the course' on maintaining above-board infection prevention practices.
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Tags: infection prevention

HealthPRO Heritage Welcomes Therapy Specialists, Expanding West Coast Presence

Posted on: February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021. HealthPRO Heritage is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of  California based Therapy Specialists.

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Tags: Acquisitions, senior living, Outpatient, Pediatrics

Waivers May Be Extended Through 2021

Posted on: January 28, 2021

surprising message from HHS  announced a likely extension of CMS' waivers through the end of 2021.
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Tags: COVID-19, PHE

7 Reasons Your Staff Should Be Confident in COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted on: January 18, 2021

For more than 10 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your staff in countless ways.

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Tags: COVID-19

SNFs – Are You Leveraging CMS 1135 Waivers

Posted on: January 11, 2021

L ast week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services extended the Public Health Emergency (set to expire on January 21) thru April 21. 
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Tags: CMS, COVID-19

Occupational Therapy Win for Home Health Start of Care Visits

Posted on: January 8, 2021

As most in the industry are aware, current Medicare policy does not allow occupational therapy alone to establish eligibility for home health services, unlike physical therapy and speech-language pathology. Occupational therapy plays an essential role in home health, but is currently only able to stand alone or continue services after an individual has been discharged from all other home health service.

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Tags: occupational therapy, PDGM, Home Health Agency

Highlights of 2020 Year in Review

Posted on: December 16, 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, HealthPRO Heritage shares highlights from our long list of resources offered in service to our senior care industry during this challenging year. 
 
Thank you for engaging with HealthPRO Heritage broadcasts, white papers & updates that we hope served to guide + inform + support!
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Tags: #companyupdates

Important COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Posted on: December 8, 2020

Good News!
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Tags: COVID-19