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{ Monthly Archives } February 2009

Inside MossRehab February 2009

Inside MossRehab Febrauary 2009 PDF

A Message from Alberto Esquenazi, MD

Over the last few months, economic realities have proven that the healthcare industry is hardly “recession-proof.” All across the country, rehab providers are facing significant financial hurdles as budgets are slashed and grants withdrawn. But despite these challenges, we cannot allow ourselves to slow down. The population we serve needs our help today just as [...]

Answering the Call: MossRehab Helps Outpatients Stay Connected with Lifelong Living Programs

When persons are discharged back to their homes following an acute inpatient rehab stay, celebration can quickly give way to bewilderment. Even after months or years of functional improvement, they may be stunned by the difficulty of common household tasks. Worse still, some may experience a profound sense of isolation, as they discover that participating [...]

In Theory and Practice: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

For many rehab providers, research remains secondary to treatment. Scientific inquiry—both time-consuming and expensive—must be relegated to the background due to the enormous demands of the clinic. At MossRehab, however, a team devoted entirely to research operates within the infrastructure of the rehabilitation hospital. Collectively called the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), these researchers work [...]

MossRehab Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditations

As part of MossRehab’s ongoing commitment to quality and transparency, we choose to undergo triennial reviews by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This year, we are proud to announce that CARF’s comprehensive survey and inspection of all of our operations has resulted in three-year accreditation for a total of 15 MossRehab programs. [...]

MossRehab to Perform Exclusive U.S.Trial of ReWalk(TM)

MossRehab will soon begin the exclusive U.S. clinical trial for a new assistive technology called the ReWalk. The ReWalk is a motorized exoskeleton suit that enables patients with lower limb disabilities, including complete paralysis, to independently engage in ambulatory activities, such as standing, walking and in some cases climbing stairs.The ReWalk consists of a lightweight [...]