Second Quarter 2005 www.theracareinc.com
Spotlight on rehabilitation for senior drivers Warm weather brings out elderly drivers who have perhaps curtailed their outings behind the wheel during the winter months. Whether through our professional or personal lives, most of us have had grave concerns that someone we knew was no longer able to fully function safely behind the wheel of the car.

New 53-RUG system wet to replace the current 44-RUG system CMS has issued the proposed rule which updates the fiscal year 2006 per-diem payment rates for the SNF prospective payment system. Under the new system, slated to begin January 1, 2006, nine new groups will be added.

SNF rehab providers beware: CMS is Asking for Feeback on Changes that Could Have A Significant Impact on Your Service Delivery and Reimbursement

Use what you've got! Now that summertime is here, remind your rehab department to use all the areas of your campus to provide clinical services. Everyone enjoys fresh air and our residents are certainly no exception. Here are some great ways to take your rehab program outdoors!


24/7-Increasing Census a Day at a Time In this fast-paced ever-changing world, some things remain constant for a Marketing Director – census building, case-mix management, and reaching new market niches. Ever feel like you utilized every resource at your fingertips and it is just not enough? Sometimes it is imperative to get back to basics.

 

 


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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