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How to Get Your Resume Noticed by a Healthcare Consulting Recruiter

Let’s face it, there are thousands of Indeed resumes available to recruiters and headhunters looking for that perfect fit.  As the recruiter and human resources person for a national healthcare consulting firm, I’m not only looking for internal hires to fit our culture, I’m also looking for candidates to fill specific interim positions for our clients. Indeed is one of many great resources. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough hours in the day to get everything done,…

Why Do Medicare Administrative Contractors Deny for “Skills of Therapist Not Supported”?

Maybe you have been involved in a Training, Probe and Educate (TPE) audit for your Medicare Part B claims this year. If so, you are not alone. The Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have been focusing on Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Language Pathology (SLP) documentation and the TPE is a common way to capture the attention of providers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) TPE provides a full explanation of…

Inpatient Rehabilitation Review Choice Demonstration Project: How Is It Going?

The Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) project for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) seemed like a pipe dream when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) started talking about it even before the Pandemic. But, now it is in full swing in Alabama and Pennsylvania. Texas and California are slated to be next in the roll out.  If you are listed and bill as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) in Pennsylvania,…