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Home Health CoPs Update: New Opportunities for OTs

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Taking advantage of the changed rules will allow home health agencies to more efficiently use the first visit, which has positive implications for clinical outcomes and the agency’s bottom line, observed Karen Vance, BSOT, discussing the CoP update in a recent Relias webinar. OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

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Wound Care Education Can Maximize PDPM Reimbursements

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A study published in Value in Health on the cost of chronic wound care for Medicare beneficiaries revealed that nearly 15% of the patients (8.2 Care planning starts with an assessment and documentation of the wound. million) had at least one type of wound or infection. billion to $96.8 Consider the financial implications.

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The Payoff of Wound Care Education: Get a Return on Your Investment

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Wound care certification education is the starting point for ramping up your organization’s expertise in this area. Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, noted in a recent Relias webinar. By doing so, you create an environment where the team can develop care plans that improve healing rates and lower incidence rates.