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CMS's New Strategy: What It Means for Rehab Professionals

CMS's New Strategy: What It Means for Rehab Professionals15 Oct 202548 min

Listen in for a conversation between host Susan Lofton, VP, Outcomes & Clinical Transformation at WebPT, and guests Stephen Hunter, PT, DPT, Director of Internal Process Control at Intermountain Healthcare and Alice Bell, PT, DPT, Senior Specialist, Health Policy and Payment at American Physical Therapy Association. In this episode, they discuss the ins and outs of the new CMS strategy and its impact on rehab therapy. Together, they explore the shift toward prevention and value-based care, the essential role of outcome measurement, including patient-reported outcomes, and the opportunities these changes create for independent providers.

Plus, they share the steps rehab leaders can take now to align with CMS's vision and avoid the risks of falling behind. Check it out!

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https://intermountainhealthcare.org/

https://www.apta.org/

https://www.webpt.com/podcast