CMS’s final rules for 2026 introduce several important updates that directly impact Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR), Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR), and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR). These changes present both new opportunities and ongoing challenges for providers nationwide. Permanent Virtual Supervision: A Major Step Forward One of the most impactful updates is CMS’s decision to permanently allow virtual…

As we welcome the New Year, all of us at LSI want to wish our partners, clinicians, and healthcare communities a healthy and successful year ahead. A new year represents fresh momentum, renewed purpose, and an opportunity to make an even greater impact. We are energized by what lies ahead in 2026. The cardiac rehab…

As the year comes to a close, all of us at LSI want to take a moment to wish our partners, providers, and communities a happy and healthy holiday season. This time of year is about reflection, gratitude, and looking ahead—and we are proud of the role we continue to play in supporting lifesaving care…

We believe that innovation is the driving force behind stronger, more accessible cardiovascular care. As cardiac events continue to rise across the country, the need for smarter solutions—both inside and outside of cardiac rehab programs—has never been more urgent. That’s why we were inspired by a recent American Heart Association feature highlighting several health-tech innovators…

Every year, National Rural Health Day—recognized by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA)—shines a light on the incredible healthcare professionals who serve America’s rural communities. We proudly join this national recognition and honor the clinicians, therapists, and rehab specialists who bring life-changing cardiopulmonary care to patients who may otherwise face significant barriers to treatment. Rural…

Each November, the healthcare community comes together to recognize Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, support patients and caregivers, and highlight the importance of pulmonary health. At LSI, our mission aligns closely with this effort: to help clinicians and rehabilitation professionals provide the best care possible for patients living with chronic…