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    Initial Assessments for CR & PR

    By: Jolene Mills , an hour ago
    Posted in: The Pulse

    Hi, I am fairly new to taking over CR and PR programs and have found differences that I'm hoping long time professionals can help answer. Our CR initial assessments are done by an RN not EPs, and a charge for a nurse visit; however in PR, initial assessments ...

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    RE: Critical Access Hospital outpatient Payment Rates ...

    By: Theresa Redmond , 3 hours ago
    Posted in: The Pulse

    Critical Access Hospital are not paid based on the prospective payment system like non-CAH. The are reimbursed based on cost plus. But due to the 2% reduction due to sequestration what Medicare pays for our hospital in now down to 18%. Because the ...

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    RE: COPD diagnosis with no post-bronchodilator num ...

    By: Tina Chipelewski , 4 hours ago
    Posted in: The Pulse

    Could this patient's Medcare be billed under respiratory services without the PFT? ------------------------------ Tina Chipelewski Program Director/Manager/Administrator Trinity Health St. Joseph Ann Arbor Ypsilanti MI (734) 712-5367 ------------ ...

Make the Most of Your Membership!

Did you know that if you become an AACVPR member

you are automatically a Joint Affliliate member of 

Illinois' CR/PR professional association: ISCHR? 

  • An opportunity to gather with other IL CR/PR professionals at the ISCHR networking event at the annual AACVPR meeting
  • An opportunity to lobby IL representatives and Senators for legislation directly affecting our work
  • Up to the minute advocacy and legislation updates 
  • Access to AACVPR's and ISCHR's members only discussion forum
  • Free access to quarterly ISCHR Educational webinars
  • Discounted tuition to AACVPR's Annual Meeting
  • Discounted tuition to ISCHR's Annual Education conference
  • Northern, Central and Southern Regional Chairs that are available as a resource for questions and concerns regarding your CR/PR programs 

Announcements

39th AACVPR Annual Meeting

Have your short-sleeved shirts and sunglasses on standby because the 39th AACVPR Annual Meeting is taking place at the Anaheim Marriott Suites in California September 25-27, 2024. Throughout this three-day event, attendees will have an opportunity to pick up new patient-care practices, learn about the latest trends in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, earn education credits and connect with thought leaders from across the globe. You can contribute to the high-quality program attendees have come to expect by submitting a scientific abstract.

Questions? Contact AACVPR at aacvpr@aacvpr.org or 312/321-5146.

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