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Snowball the Therapy Dog Making Virtual Visits During COVID-19

In case you missed it, Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball were featured on the Fox 32 Chicago News!! While both segments aired on April 30, 2020, the 5 pm and 9 pm news segments were a little different. Check out the debut of Dr. Samara Crudup and her dog Snowball on the 5…

IRC Providers Going Above & Beyond During COVID-19

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are all navigating a very challenging and quickly changing medical landscape. At Integrated Rehab Consultants (IRC), we are thankful to be able to support our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) partners by continuing to provide the most comprehensive clinical care for patients. Many IRC providers are going above and beyond…

Celebrating National Doctors Day

While you give us plenty of reasons to celebrate throughout the year, today is National Doctors’ Day! Held every year on March 30th, National Doctors’ Day is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for our citizens. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to patient care,…

#ECAP20

Integrated Rehab Consultants(IRC) is excited to be a Platinum Sponsor at #ECAP20 and make new connections! The eCap Summit is the only transactional event focused on the healthcare mid-market owner and operator. eCap is a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with financial institutions and thought-leaders focused on the evolving market shift. Join bankers,…

Join IRC at the 2019 AAPM&R Assembly in San Antonio

Are you attending the 2019 AAPM&R Annual Assembly in San Antonio, TX? Then be sure to stop by and learn more about working in post-acute care! Located in Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, members of the IRC Team will be available at the: Job & Fellowship Fair: Wednesday, November 13 •…

Therapy’s PDPM Paradox: Clinicians Have More Control, But Smaller Rehab Staffs Needed for Now

By Alex Spanko | October 3, 2019 The new Medicare payment model for nursing homes took effect this week with a bang, as therapists across the nation criticized a wave of staffing reductions in the immediate wake of the October 1 start date. Several companies implemented workforce cuts as the federal government shifted to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), which…

PDPM Case Studies: How much can ICD-10 codes affect the bottom line?

Patient Driven Payment System (PDPM) is scheduled to start October 1st, 2019. This will affect the way skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are paid under Medicare Part A for services they provide patients undergoing rehabilitation, but will not affect the way physicians (including physiatrists) are reimbursed under Medicare Part B.  To evaluate how much ICD-10 codes…