Deanna completed a B.S. in PT and an M.S. in PT from Indiana University, a DPT from Regis University, and an Orthopedic PT Residency with Evidence in Motion. She is actively involved in research and development focusing on predictive analytics and risk adjustment, modern scientific methods for outcomes measurement, and practical applications to clinical care. Her expertise includes CMS’ regulatory requirements for MIPS, with a focus on quality outcomes measures. She provided direct patient care for 23 years and is now the Director of Research for Net Health FOTO Patient Outcomes. deannahayes@fotoinc.com
Initial results from last summer and latest data in Physical Therapy Journal making case for ongoing role Last year, physical therapists (PTs) experienced a 34% reduction in Medicare Part B payments1 as a result of decreases in utilization of their services during the pandemic. The use of telehealth – and the corresponding increase in payments…
It’s no secret that these are challenging times for rehab therapists. Between continuously adapting to COVID-19 requirements and incorporating new technologies like telehealth services, the list of issues affecting practices seems endless. And yet, at the heart of the day-to-day challenges remains the need to care for patients—to help improve their outcomes and to meet…