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Category Archives: Cardiopulmonary Industry Experts

Two Simple Ways To Improve Your Cardiac Rehab Program by Ash Walker – Southeastern Health

Two Simple Ways To Improve Your Cardiac Rehab Program by Ash Walker – Southeastern Health

Bob Dylan had a song entitled The Times They Are A-Changin. Never has that felt truer in cardiac rehabilitation. Insurance regulations, administrative expectations, and limited resources make delivering cardiac rehabilitation very challenging.  As healthcare changes, there are some things that stay constant. I want to share two simple themes that will help your program thrive in times of uncertainty and change. These are things that have served me and my program well over the years. Read more »

Heart Failure: A Great New Opportunity, A Great New Responsibility

Heart Failure: A Great New Opportunity, A Great New Responsibility

Heart Failure

CMS has approved Heart Failure (EF<35%) as an admitting diagnosis for Cardiac Rehabilitation. The actual date for usage of the diagnosis has yet to be determined, although we’re hoping for Spring 2014 date. By some estimates, the Heart Failure diagnosis, may increase your potential pool of eligible patients for your Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by 25-35%. Read more »