Maria has over 35 years of experience as a registered nurse in the post-acute industry. Maria has served in a variety of roles directly in or supporting the long-term post-acute care sector, including staff development, director of nursing and corporate consultant, where she demonstrated regulatory excellence and exemplary quality outcomes. Previously, she was a nursing home quality specialist with a quality improvement organization (QIO) and worked to enhance the quality of care for residents. Maria participated on CMS Technical Expert Panels as well as various committees and advisory boards throughout her career. She is focused on quality improvement, which fuels her passion for transforming data into knowledge and actionable insights.
In today’s market, successful physical, occupational and speech therapy providers seek ways to strengthen their position by adding value to clients. At the same time, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are adapting to a value-based care world. Pressure on Therapy Leaders Therapy delivery no longer drives reimbursement in a PDPM world; expected parity adjustments by CMS…