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Redefining Rehab
April 29th, 2026
Preferred Therapy Solutions is proud to be part of this year’s Rhode Island Assisted Living Conference.
Join Rachael and Jim as they explore the Preferred Therapy Outpatient and Wellness model—a proactive, forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation designed to keep seniors mobile, independent, and thriving.
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The Financial Burden of Falls is Impacting Skilled Nursing Communities
April 16th, 2026
Massachusetts ACHCA ConferenceDiscover how the 'Preferred Model' in Fall Prevention can assist your facility.1 minute read
Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month
April 14th, 2026
Preferred Therapy Solutions and Preferred Therapy Outpatient & Well would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many dedicated individuals in the Occupational Therapy (OT) profession.
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NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES (NGS)
April 8th, 2026
Effective April 1, 2026, National Government Services (NGS) is adopting a new
brand identity and will be operating as Wellpoint Federal.1 minute readPosted in: Compliance, News
Rhode Island Senior Falls Are On The Rise
April 8th, 2026
2024 data ranks Rhode Island 10th in the US for the highest fall-related deaths among adults 65+.
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CMS- PART B ABN FORM R-131 RENEWAL
April 7th, 2026
The Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) Form CMS-R-131 and its instructions have been approved by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal.
1 minute readCMS RELEASES 2027 PROPOSED RULE
April 3rd, 2026
CMS Releases FY 2027 Proposed Rule: SNFs In Line to Receive 2.4% Reimbursement Increase
BACKGROUND
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to update
Medicare payment rates and quality programs annually. Each year, CMS publishes
a proposed rule for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) and opens a comment period for
stakeholders to review and provide comments to CMS before releasing the final
rule.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
On April 2nd, CMS issued the Fiscal Year 2027 Prospective Payment System and
Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities proposed rule. This proposal contains
many areas of importance and significance for SNF providers, particularly regarding
payment, quality, and other matters.
Key elements of the proposed rule include:1 minute readMarch is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 26th, 2026
March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, a critical time to address the leading cause of these injuries in older adults. According to the CDC, falls are responsible for over 80% of TBI-related emergency department visits among seniors. Fall-related deaths have surged since 2018 for tho...1 minute read
Preferred Therapy Solutions is transforming patient safety and facility performance
March 24th, 2026
Preferred Therapy Solutions is transforming patient safety and facility performance. Learn how our robust Falls Program protects SNF and Short-Term rehab residents while strengthening your bottom line. Contact Jim MacManus at: E: jmacmanus@preftherapy.com P:...1 minute readPosted in: NewsRachael Percoco Presents at APTA Annual Conference
February 9th, 2026
Rachael Percoco, the Director of Outpatient Services at Preferred Therapy Solutions, is scheduled to present on February 12 at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Conference in Anaheim, California. While attending this conference, join Rachael and industry leaders, Kandis Daro...1 minute read
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