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Home Health CoPs Update: New Opportunities for OTs

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OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). Under previous rules, an OT was not authorized by Medicare to conduct an initial assessment in home health. OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

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Severe Wound Care Is Shifting to Post-Acute Care

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Since 2016, fewer patients with severe wounds have received care in long-term care hospitals, and more patients have gone to less costly facilities like inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. billion in fiscal year 2016 to $2.01 billion in fiscal year 2018. “The

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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Post-Acute Care Reskilling and Upskilling

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By arming your care teams with the latest clinical and technical skills and world-class soft skills, you will better prepare them to adapt as needed to meet patients’ future healthcare needs. The results benefit everyone: patients get outstanding care, employees build resilient careers, and your organization thrives.