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Rehabilitation services provider.


Peoplefirst Rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy.  staffs and manages rehabilitation departments in hospitals, nursing centers, outpatient clinics, and school settings nationwide. Comprehensive treatment plans help patients return home quickly. Peoplefirst developed a proprietary nationwide clinical tracking system that allows tracking of patient outcomes, provides quality assurance, identifies industry trends, streamlines invoicing in·voice  
n.
1. A detailed list of goods shipped or services rendered, with an account of all costs; an itemized bill.

2. The goods or services itemized in an invoice.

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, and manages reporting. Peoplefirst assists its rehab partners with reimbursement Reimbursement

Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred.
 issues, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health,  implementation, regulatory compliance, and clinical issues.

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Title Annotation:focus on MOBILITY/REHABILITATION
Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Dec 1, 2006
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