Over the last decade, regulations governing the delivery and payment for rehabilitation services have increased substantially. These vital services are essential to providing a continuum of care into the post acute discharge period and are designed to improve quality of life after illness or injury. Close attention to regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, staffing requirements, and proper reporting of conditions treated is necessary to deliver the services in a fiscally responsible manner.

The CHC physician-led team of rehabilitation experts has performed consulting services and can provide a spectrum of services to enhance compliance and revenue. These services include:

• Review of inpatient chart documentation across disciplines to evaluate demonstration of medical necessity, individualized treatment plans, frequent team communication and delivery of requisite therapies
• Review of outpatient documentation to evaluate demonstration of medical necessity, formulation of measurable goals and communication with referring providers
• Development of new and improved documentation tools to improve compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Educational materials and lectures for all members of the rehabilitation team regarding proper documentation, goal setting, team building, and work-flow strategies
• Review of admission procedures and development of strategies to increase ability to admit appropriate cases, even non-compliant cases
• Development of strategies to improve compliance with regulations when deficiencies are identified