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Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

Study: Incidence of Chronic Pain Higher Than Diabetes, Hypertension

May 23, 2023/Review

Researchers reviewed survey data over two years to track the rates at which chronic pain was emerging — or getting worse.

Final FY '24 SNF and IRF Rules Keep Payment Bump; Offer Few Surprises

Aug 16, 2023/Review

Each facility type will see a 4% payment increase, with CMS holding off on implementing several potentially problematic provisions.

Definitions: Fraud, Abuse, and Waste

Aug 3, 2020/Article

Review and understand the key terms of health care fraud, abuse, and waste to prevent and mitigate risks in your practice.

Major Student Debt Relief Window Closes Oct. 31

Oct 18, 2022/News

Providers and others who work in the public sector could qualify for a program that can reduce or even eliminate loan repayment burdens.

Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings: Study Summary

Apr 5, 2021/Open Access

This summary highlights the differences between patient populations who receive therapy services in each of the post-acute care or PAC, settings and the resulting functional outcomes of therapy.

Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Ankle Disorders

Sep 24, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures lower extremity musculoskeletal function.

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

Briar Cliff University Wins 2024 APTA Student Advocacy Challenge

May 8, 2025/Article

The Iowa program mobilized students in several ways to earn the top spot.

Proposed 2024 Home Health Rule: Cuts Continue at 2.2%; More to Come?

Jul 14, 2023/Review

After narrowly escaping reductions in 2023, home health could see a $375 million drop in 2024 as CMS adjusts to PDGM realities.