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Proposed CMS Hospital Payment Rule Includes Payment Increases, Reductions in Reporting and EHR Requirements

Apr 27, 2018/News

In its proposed rule for hospital payment in 2019, CMS is continuing its shift toward fewer reporting requirements and reduced burdens associated with EHRs, while recommending payment increases that could mean a 3.4% boost for some ACHs.

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.

Subtalar Joint Neutral Standing Test

May 4, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures mobility in the subtalar joint.

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Conservative Management and Prevention of Ankle Sprains in Athletes

Jul 1, 2013/CPG

This 2013 guideline provides recommendations for conservative management and prevention of ankle sprains in athletes, as well as return-to-play considerations.

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.

Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ)

Jun 30, 2022/Test & Measure

This summary describes a 21-item self-assessment survey to assess the extent to which heart failure (HF) affects the patient’s activities of daily living and quality of life. The higher the score, the more severe the limitations.

FY '25 Payment Increases Slightly Higher for SNFs and IRFs Than Proposed

Sep 25, 2024/Article

Other than small bumps in payment, little changed from CMS' proposed rules for the FY '25 SNF and IRF prospective payment systems.

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.

Study: 10-Year Pattern of HS Soccer Injuries Shows Need for New Look at Injury Prevention Programs

Mar 21, 2017/Review

Researchers believe the data they've collected may help coaches and trainers create more targeted injury prevention programs.