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New Certification Renewal Requirements for Occupational Therapists and Assistants... Will your staff be able to meet the requirements in 2005? The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) has issued new renewal guidelines that will be in effect for all OTR and COTA staff effective for the upcoming renewal period. All certification must be renewed by April 1, 2005.

AdminaStar Releases New LCD for Chronic Wound Care A new LCD (local coverage determination) has been issued by Adminastar relating to chronic wound care, and it is essential that all therapists and facilities who service residents with wounds are aware of the guidelines contained in this determination.

Powdered Thickeners for Liquids -- A Necessary Evil? People who have swallowing difficulties often cannot safely swallow thin liquids due to sensory deficits and muscular weakness. Thickening the liquid can often help prevent choking and stop the liquid from entering the lungs.

Business Etiquette Quick Tips Do you feel ‘meeting-d’ to death? Is your conference room a revolving door with only the names and faces changing? Here are some ideas to keep meetings mindful of participant’s schedules and keep them on track.

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Thomas Healthcare Consulting, P.C., provides expertise in the financial, reimbursement, clinical and operational issues encountered by providers in the long-term care and senior housing professions.

Reimbursement Consulting:

  • Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement & cost report preparation
  • Medicare & Medicaid audit representation
  • Medicare PPS services
  • Medicaid case-mix & MDS consulting
  • Profit enhancement
  • Ancillary contract negotiations
  • Corporate compliance
  • Operational accounting & board consultation
  • Indiana Medicaid software

MDS & Clinical Consulting:

  • Quarterly case-mix reviews
  • MDS & data-collection technology evaluations
  • MDS Compliance
  • MDS related policies & procedures
  • MDS accuracy and coding errors
  • MDS & RUG III classification
  • MDS training & education seminars

Robert A. Thomas, CPA
 Andrea S. Platt, RN
Thomas Healthcare Consulting, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants & Healthcare Consultants
11988 Fishers Crossing Drive, Suite 200
Fishers, Indiana 46038-2702
Main: 317.577.0101
Fax: 317.577.3389
www.thomashc.com
 

 

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