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Frequently Asked Questions

Brain Rehab Network is a specialized neurorehabilitation provider dedicated to helping people maximize their recovery and rebuild meaningful lives after brain injury: concussion, stroke, TBI and other acquired neurological injuries, impairments and conditions. Our interdisciplinary team focuses on maximizing independence, restoring function, and helping each person achieve their goals in life.

We believe rehabilitation is about more than recovery. It's about helping people create meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable lives.

BRN serves individuals with a variety of neurological conditions, including:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Cognitive and communication impairments
  • Balance and vestibular disorders
  • Neurological conditions affecting daily function and independence

Every treatment plan is individualized to address each person's goals, strengths, challenges, and life circumstances.

Many therapy programs focus on individual disciplines working independently. BRN utilizes a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach where specialists collaborate toward shared rehabilitation goals.

Our teams may include professionals from multiple specialties who work together to address:

  • Physical recovery
  • Cognitive functioning
  • Communication skills
  • Emotional adjustment (psychology, mental health counseling)
  • Community reintegration
  • Return to work, school, or meaningful activities

This coordinated approach helps ensure that rehabilitation addresses the whole person, not just individual symptoms.

A Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) is a Medicare-certified rehabilitation program specifically designed to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary services for individuals with complex rehabilitation needs.

CORF certification requires providers to meet rigorous standards related to:

  • Clinical quality
  • Staffing qualifications
  • Patient safety
  • Care coordination
  • Outcomes measurement

At BRN, our Comprehensive Outpatient Program is built around this CORF model because neurological rehabilitation often requires multiple specialists working together toward common goals.

Credentials matter because they provide patients, families, referral sources, and insurers with confidence that services are delivered according to nationally recognized standards.

However, we believe great rehabilitation requires more than credentials alone.

At BRN, we combine earned credentials with real-world experience, blending nationally recognized certifications, evidence-based practices, and decades of hands-on neurorehabilitation expertise. We often describe this as bringing together both "credentials and street cred."

The best rehabilitation happens when professional qualifications are paired with practical experience helping real people navigate the challenges of life after neurological injury.

CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accreditation is an independent validation that a provider meets internationally recognized standards for quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Organizations undergo a rigorous review process to demonstrate excellence in service delivery and outcomes. [carf.org], [carf.org]

For Patients and Families

CARF accreditation provides confidence that an organization is committed to:

  • High-quality service delivery
  • Person-centered care
  • Safety and risk management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Measuring outcomes and satisfaction

Patients and families can feel confident knowing the organization has been independently evaluated against recognized standards.

CARF accreditation

For Insurers and Referral Partners

CARF accreditation demonstrates that a provider has systems in place for:

  • Clinical quality management
  • Operational accountability
  • Risk reduction
  • Continuous performance improvement
  • Financial stewardship

For payers and referral sources, accreditation provides an added layer of assurance that services are being delivered through a well-managed, outcomes-focused organization.

More about CARF accreditation

All Brain Rehab Network programs are CARF accredited.

We view accreditation as the foundation, not the finish line. Our commitment is to combine internationally recognized standards with decades of practical neurorehabilitation expertise to produce the best possible outcomes.

Credentials build confidence. Experience builds outcomes. At BRN, we believe our patients deserve both.

BRN's Concussion Bootcamp is an intensive rehabilitation program designed for individuals experiencing persistent symptoms following a concussion.

The program addresses challenges such as:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Cognitive difficulties
  • Balance problems
  • Sensory sensitivities
  • Return-to-work or school challenges

Participants receive coordinated care from a team of specialists who work together to accelerate recovery and help individuals safely return to everyday activities.

Patients may be referred by:

  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Neurologists
  • Physiatrists
  • Hospitals and Health Systems
  • Case Managers
  • Workers' Compensation Professionals
  • Insurance Carriers
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
  • Attorneys
  • Family Members
  • Self-Referrals

Our admissions team works closely with referral sources and families to determine program fit and guide the intake process.

Some insurers require a physician be a part of the referral process, reach out to learn more.

BRN works with a variety of funding sources, which may include:

  • Medicare
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Managed Care Organizations (MCO's)
  • Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO's)
  • Case Management Programs
  • State and Community Funding Sources
  • Medical Cost Sharing Programs
  • Other Approved Funding Arrangements

Coverage varies by plan and service. Our admissions team can help verify benefits and discuss available options.

Every brain injury and recovery journey is different.

The length of rehabilitation depends on factors such as:

  • Severity of injury or condition
  • Individual goals
  • Functional limitations
  • Medical complexity
  • Progress during treatment
  • Community and family support needs

Some individuals benefit from focused short-term interventions, while others participate in longer-term rehabilitation programs designed to maximize independence and quality of life.

Recovery is about more than completing therapy.

BRN helps individuals build a sustainable future through a personalized approach that focuses on:

  • Independent living skills
  • Community participation
  • Employment or vocational goals
  • Educational pursuits
  • Social relationships
  • Health and wellness
  • Meaning, purpose, and personal fulfillment

Our philosophy is that successful rehabilitation should prepare people not only to recover, but to thrive.

Getting started is simple:

  1. Contact our admissions team.
  2. Complete an initial consultation.
  3. Provide referral information and medical records if available.
  4. Verify funding or insurance coverage.
  5. Receive recommendations and begin a personalized rehabilitation plan.

Our team will guide patients, families, referral sources, and payers through every step of the process.

Whether you're a patient, family member, physician, case manager, employer, attorney, or insurer, we're here to help.

Brain Rehab Network's mission is simple: to provide the best care and rehab to every person we serve. 

We help people move beyond recovery and build meaningful, productive, and enjoyable lives after brain injury, stroke, concussion, and other neurological conditions.

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