Susan Lofton is a physical therapist with 25 years of experience in clinical care, operations, and senior-level management. Susan has worked in multiple healthcare settings including acute, IRF, skilled nursing, home health and outpatient, giving her exceptional insight into the transitional needs of patients and the inner workings of the healthcare ecosystem. Susan is passionate about improving health care and has deep expertise in regulatory compliance and optimizing strategies for success. Susan serves as VP, Outcomes and Clinical Transformation for WebPT and is ED of Keet Outcomes Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for participation in MIPS and other quality payment programs.
As value-based care models take hold, the time is ripe for rehab therapists to position themselves as primary players in the movement toward delivering optimal quality and value in the broader healthcare ecosystem.
CMS has shown that they understand the value and efficacy of remote care as a billable service for rehab therapists—let’s not miss this opportunity to take the best care of our patients while getting paid.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.