@ltshap

PM&R physician specializing in inpatient rehab, stroke, brain injury medicine, and public health. #physiatry #BrainInjuryMedicine tweets=my own

Jacksonville, FL, United State
Joined June 2019
⏰ The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule comment deadline is 9/14! Make your voice heard on policies affecting our patients and practices. PM&R: aapmr.org/advocacy/academy-i… #Physiatry #Medicare
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📣 IRF physicians: CMS webinar 9/29 at 1 PM ET on new team conference & therapy initiation rules. Attend, ask questions & be heard! Register at cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi… #physiatry
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The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule would create new barriers to care and threaten the sustainability of physiatry practices. I submitted my comments. With the 9/14 deadline approaching, I hope other physiatrists will too! aapmr.org/advocacy/academy-i… #Physiatry #PMR #AAPMR
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Our specialty faces threats on multiple fronts. I’m grateful for @AAPMR’s work opposing harmful policies affecting inpatient rehab and prior auth for toxin procedures, which add admin burden for physiatrists while creating new barriers to care for our pts. #Physiatry #PMR
Earlier this week, AAPM&R released urgent actions regarding IRF coverage criteria, prior authorization for spasticity and Medicare enrollment provisions: -Urgent concerns regarding the initial Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conference and other new requirements in the 2027 Inpatient PPS Final Rule -Significant concerns regarding expansion of prior authorization processes related to botulinum toxins and more in the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System -Concerns regarding Medicare enrollment and more in the Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Your Academy is working to keep you up-to-date on advocacy news and alerts. We continue to see an unprecedented pace of change within the federal landscape and are working to advocate for our members and their patients at every turn.  Learn more: ow.ly/Z6Ny50ZIV1s
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CMS wants prior auth for botulinum toxin injections. Will increase admin burden and cause delays in care, which could mean worse function, pain, wounds & contractures. Tell CMS: #StopPriorAuth. Comments due 8/31. #physiatry
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🩺 New to practice, still in training, or need a coding refresher? 💻 Check out @AAPMR’s FREE PM&R-specific coding resources! 📚 #Physiatry
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I'm speaking at #AAPMR26, Nov. 11–14 in Orlando! Register today, and don't leave before Saturday afternoon—we'll pull back the curtain on how PM&R services are valued and reimbursed, why advocacy matters, and how you can help shape the future of our specialty. #PMR
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Not at all surprising to those working in inpatient rehab. There's a reason they're called "disadvantage" plans. Hopefully increased oversight improves access to needed rehabilitation services. #MedicareAdvantage #PMR #PatientAccess
HHS-OIG just released two reports, the first found that the 3 largest Medicare managed care companies denied enrollees long term & rehab hospital care at the highest rates & showed concerning managed care skilled nursing denials. Read more: direc.to/fW5o
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This is fantastic news and very much needed!
AAPM&R authored a Resolution that was adopted by the AMA House of Delegates, advancing greater transparency and physician engagement in Medicare Administrative Contractor policy decisions. Thank you to our AAPM&R Delegation, led by Susan Hubbell MD, FAAPMR, for their efforts to advocate for better policies for PM&R physicians and their patients.
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Fantastic opportunity for a physiatrist interested in a SNF consulting position caring for rehab patients! ✔️No night calls ✔️ No weekends ✔️ Full-time (open to part-time) Please share or DM me for details! #PMR #Physiatry #RehabMedicine #PhysicianJobs #SNF
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If you inject botulinum toxin, don’t miss this @AAPMR Member May event. 🗓 May 5 | 7:30 PM Central Spasticity Under Scrutiny: Medicare Updates, Advocacy Wins & Compliance Pearls Excited to join a great panel discussing key policy changes + practical guidance. #PMR #Spasticity
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If you’re a resident or fellow trying to figure out billing and coding—start here. ✔ Free for members ✔ 5–10 minute videos (easy to digest) ✔ PM&R-specific cases (finally!) Because let’s be honest… most coding resources don’t translate well to what we actually do
Master the essentials of medical billing with the coding curriculum you never got during your residency! This targeted video series, in concise 5-10 minute segments, breaks down the complexities of procedure coding, inpatient documentation, and outpatient requirements to ensure your work is accurately reflected. Check out the series here: ow.ly/OOSb50YMRCU #Physiatry #PMR
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Love seeing all the #MatchDay posts today! Especially excited for all the future physiatrists! Congrats to all! #physiatry
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Help us get the word out about this helpful resource! The @AAPMR Reimbursement & Policy Review Committee created short on-demand videos (5–10 min) to help physiatrists learn the essentials. #PMR #Physiatry #AAPMR #MedEd
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I’ll be speaking at the AMRPA 2026 Spring Conference & Congressional Fly-In, March 15–17, in Washington, DC — focused on key issues shaping inpatient rehabilitation. Learn more: invt.io/1txb2m8tc6c #AMRPASpring26
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Time’s running out to complete this very important survey! We need as many physiatrists as possible to submit their data to get essential info to help physiatrists negotiate for fair compensation. #physiatry
AAPM&R is conducting a Physician Compensation & Practice Benchmarking Survey to provide key insights on compensation, practice characteristics and work standards in order to help physiatrists negotiate contracts, evaluate opportunities and understand expectations. Academy member Maneesh Tiwari, MD, FAAPMR, explains why your survey response matters. Learn more & participate here: ow.ly/uIqF50Yieah
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Medicare coverage for peripheral nerve blocks is at risk. Physician advocacy can help preserve access to effective non-opioid pain treatments. ⏰ Congressional letter deadline: Friday 5 PM ET ⏱ Takes ~1 minute Take action 👇 aapmr.org/advocacy/academy-i… #PMR #Medicare #Advocacy
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Are you a PM&R physician looking for an inpatient position that's 🏖️ Minutes from the beach 🏁 Home of world-famous racing events 🦫 A quick stop to Buc-ee’s 🛍️ Close to my favorite outlets Great opportunity with @BrooksRehab in Daytona Beach! careers.brooksrehab.org
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🌍 Proud to have contributed to the @PMRJournal 's new issue on Climate Change and Rehabilitation — check out our article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #PMRJournal #ClimateChange #Rehabilitation #Physiatry
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