Kelly Simonelli

2024 is in the Rearview and 2025 Shines Bright – What We Learned at LWCI

As we look back on 2024, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the many changes, challenges, and opportunities that we embraced during the year. While our team does not provide direct care, we do support clients who serve on the front line across the healthcare continuum. From emergency room doctors to urgent care nurses, physical therapists, and nursing home administrators, we engage with a diverse group of individuals who are dealing with…

Medicare Part B Therapy Services Changes for Fiscal Year 2025: Part 1

Updated Telehealth Information for Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-language Pathologists (SLPs) as of January 2025. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Final Rule for the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), or Medicare Part B Rule, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. This comprehensive blog series outlines significant changes impacting therapy professionals, including Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs).   Rate Information The…

Are You Checking for Interim Payment Assessments in Your SNF?

The transition from the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) system to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) has brought about significant changes in how facilities are reimbursed for the care provided. One of the critical tools in optimizing reimbursement under PDPM is the Interim Payment Assessment (IPA). When used correctly, the IPA can play an important role in ensuring that SNFs receive the appropriate reimbursement to reflect the level of care provided…