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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Breaking News
On December 8, 2010, the US House of Representatives passed the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 by a vote of 409-2.
This legislation will PREVENT the scheduled 25.5% Medicare payment cut to physical therapists and other health care providers paid under the physician fee schedule.
The provision in the bill will reverse the scheduled January 1, 2011 reduction and extend the current Medicare payment rates through December 31, 2011.
The US Senate passed this legislation last night and President Obama has said he will promptly sign the bill into law.
This means for Medicare patients the therapy cap of $1860.00 will start over beginning January 1, 2011 and will end December 31, 2011. Physical,Occupational, and Speech therapy is included in the therapy cap.
This legislation will PREVENT the scheduled 25.5% Medicare payment cut to physical therapists and other health care providers paid under the physician fee schedule.
The provision in the bill will reverse the scheduled January 1, 2011 reduction and extend the current Medicare payment rates through December 31, 2011.
The US Senate passed this legislation last night and President Obama has said he will promptly sign the bill into law.
This means for Medicare patients the therapy cap of $1860.00 will start over beginning January 1, 2011 and will end December 31, 2011. Physical,Occupational, and Speech therapy is included in the therapy cap.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
FUN IN THE SUN & WATER SAFETY
FUN IN THE SUN
As the thermometer continues to rise, be sun smart by using shade, clothing, hats and suncreen to keep from getting overexposed to the sun's potentially harmful rays. Experts suggest that four out of every five cases of skin cancer are avoidable.
Some interestng tips to help protect your skin: Ultraviolet rays are the strongest midday. Try to avoid prolonged exposure between 10 am-3pm.
Use shade, but beware that it filters and does not completely block exposure. Hats can be very helpful to provide increased shade. For best benefit use a wide brimmed hat to add to ear and nose protection. Use suncreen with a SPF of 15 or greater. It should be reapplied every two hours if you are working or exercising outdoors,swimming or doing watersports.
WATER SAFETY
Swimming pools, ocean and lakes are enjoyable outlets for swimming and other recreational activities. However, there are precautions which must be taken. For children, there should always be adult supervision. For adults, there should always be at least one additional adult present. Individuals should be aware of environmental conditions This includes weather because water conducts electricity. All swimmers should exit water immediatley when there is any lightning or thunder, even if it seems distant. Know and practice rescue and emergency procedures.
Have the proper rescue and safety equipment such as personal floatation devices.
Water is a familiar source of fun. By adopting proper safety procedures, water can be an enjoyable activity for children and adults.
As the thermometer continues to rise, be sun smart by using shade, clothing, hats and suncreen to keep from getting overexposed to the sun's potentially harmful rays. Experts suggest that four out of every five cases of skin cancer are avoidable.
Some interestng tips to help protect your skin: Ultraviolet rays are the strongest midday. Try to avoid prolonged exposure between 10 am-3pm.
Use shade, but beware that it filters and does not completely block exposure. Hats can be very helpful to provide increased shade. For best benefit use a wide brimmed hat to add to ear and nose protection. Use suncreen with a SPF of 15 or greater. It should be reapplied every two hours if you are working or exercising outdoors,swimming or doing watersports.
WATER SAFETY
Swimming pools, ocean and lakes are enjoyable outlets for swimming and other recreational activities. However, there are precautions which must be taken. For children, there should always be adult supervision. For adults, there should always be at least one additional adult present. Individuals should be aware of environmental conditions This includes weather because water conducts electricity. All swimmers should exit water immediatley when there is any lightning or thunder, even if it seems distant. Know and practice rescue and emergency procedures.
Have the proper rescue and safety equipment such as personal floatation devices.
Water is a familiar source of fun. By adopting proper safety procedures, water can be an enjoyable activity for children and adults.
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