Pediatric Speech Therapy Care in the Home

The ability to clearly express one’s self is a paramount factor in measuring the development of a child. So it is only natural for parents to be pretty concerned when their children have some lingering difficulty speaking complete sentences or answering questions. If you think your child struggles with the ability to understand or express thoughts and ideas clearly, speech therapy may be a helpful recourse.

ADD/ADHD Myths and the Benefits of OT

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are some of several psychological conditions that have a significant share of misconceptions. Here are a few myths about ADD/ADHD:

Houston Pediatric Physical Therapy Provider Offers Aquatic Therapy This Summer

"Summer is finally here and everyone is excited to head to the nearest beaches and pools to splash away the heat. Your local Houston pediatric physical therapy provider, MedCare Pediatric Group, LP, may also help your child stay cool and have fun during therapy sessions this summer. Aquatic Therapy takes advantage of water’s buoyancy properties to make movement better and easier for our patients. This would make sitting, standing, walking, and even jumping more doable than on land. Our pools have powerful jets that make waves to help patients strengthen their muscles by moving against the water force. This pressure against the body may also help to reduce swelling and improve blood flow."
http://www.medcarepediatric.com/houston-pediatric-physical-therapy-provider-offers-aquatic-therapy-this-summer/

Houston Pediatric Home Care Nursing Provider Cares for Complex Patients

Houston pediatric home care nursing service provider MedCare Pediatric Group, LP offers comprehensive long term or short term services for complex nursing patients. Services are available for children aged birth through 21 years old throughout the Greater Houston area. MedCare is always striving to improve its services to also improve patient experience and treatment. Current nursing services are being revamped in order to accommodate more complex needs of any nursing patient.
http://www.medcarepediatric.com/houston-pediatric-home-care-nursing-provider-cares-for-complex-patients/

Houston Pediatric Home Care and Outpatient Provider Debuts Mobile Responsive Website

MedCare Pediatric Group, LP, a Houston pediatric home care and outpatient provider, debuts its new mobile responsive website. In line with the company’s belief in providing first class services for pediatric therapy and nursing, they sought to improve patient experience by adapting to the latest changes on the online landscape. MedCare’s new website features a more mobile-friendly design to make web browsing for patients easier, no matter what device they are on. With this new change, patients and the community can learn about the company, family resources, latest events, career opportunities, and services offered.
http://www.medcarepediatric.com/houston-pediatric-home-care-and-outpatient-provider-debuts-mobile-responsive-website/

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO PREVENT CUTS TO FUNDING FOR THERAPY SERVICES!!

Last Thursday the budget conference committee voted to approve a final cost-containment provision for the FY 2016-2017 state budget. The cost containment language directs Texas Health and Human Services Commission to reduce spending on acute care therapy by $75 million in general revenues in 2016 ($50M from rates and $25M through policy changes) and at least $75 million in general revenues in 2017 (through rates with the continued savings from policy changes). If the $25 million in policy savings are not achieved the first year, HHSC can make up the difference in additional rate reductions in 2017 for a total of $150 million in cuts over the biennium – 25% reduction to the program.

 

Call your legislators now to oppose this action. (CLICK HERE)

 

What can your legislator do?  They are YOUR VOICE in government and should REPRESENT YOU by communicating the devastating consequences of this decision to budget leaders. House Finance Chairman John Otto and Senate Finance Chairwoman Jane Nelson have the ability to mitigate the damage. Your legislators must insist that they do so!

 

The budget bill will need a vote on the House floor before it can go to the Governor for signature. Your legislators can approach the microphone and share your concerns publically. This is especially important because there have been no public hearings on this issue, in complete disregard for open government and transparency. While TAHC&H did everything we could to inject reason, context, and good data to these private conversations, budget conferees proceeded with only a very slightly modified proposal from the original and egregious Senate proposal.

 

CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS IMMEDIATELY and tell them that a $150 million cut to therapy programs in HB 1 (budget bill) is wrong for Texas and will severely threaten access to care! Let them know how these cuts will affect your ability to serve Medicaid clients if the program is reduced so drastically. Tell them about specific children being served in their district and how rate cuts will impact those patients.

 

TAHC&H will continue to fight these cuts and work with HHSC and legislators on behalf of therapy services (see press release). Because the budget legislation must still be passed by the House and Senate, over the next few days it is imperative that TAHC&H members call and visit your legislators to impart the seriousness of this situation. If you are aware of therapy companies in your area that are not members, please feel free to share this information with them as this impacts ALL therapy! 

The Different Benefits of Pediatric Home Care

Children undergoing therapy, be it occupational, physical, or speech therapy, often need continuous medical care after their therapy sessions. This is one of the needs addressed by pediatric home care nursing services.