Understanding Top Documentation Challenges for Therapy Providers with Outcomes Analysis

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In the ever-evolving world of Outpatient Therapy (OPT), understanding compliance trends is crucial for identifying risk and improving documentation quality and patient care. That’s where data becomes incredibly powerful. To showcase how data-driven insights can support Therapy Providers, LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) conducted an in-depth analysis of over 7,500 OPT documentation audits performed over the past five years using ChartVerify®—a powerful documentation auditing tool designed to track, analyze, and identify trends. What We Found By…

Update on the Hertel & Brown Case: Guilty Pleas, Trial Outcomes, and What Therapy Clinics Need to Learn

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Significant developments have occurred since the March 2025 blog on “The Hertel & Brown Case: Harsh Reminders for Therapy Clinics.” The federal case against Hertel & Brown Physical and Aquatic Therapy has reached a turning point. With guilty pleas from the owners and sentencing dates approaching, this case is no longer just about uncovering fraud; it is about what the fallout means for outpatient therapy clinics across the country. Key Developments Guilty Pleas from Leadership…

Updated Telehealth Information for Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-language Pathologists (SLPs) as of April 1, 2025

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Telehealth services continue to evolve, and here is an important update.  On March 14, 2025, as part of a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, Congress extended key Medicare telehealth waivers until September 30, 2025. This extension, originally set to expire on March 31, 2025, is a vital tool for expanding access to care and provides a sense of reassurance. While this extension is welcome news, it also raises questions about whether these flexibilities…