Clinical Specialists
Support and education you can rely on from Clinical Experts
Clinical & Reimbursement Support
Looking for a higher level of clinical support from your therapy provider? Functional Pathways’ Clinical Outcomes and Reimbursement Support Teams provide daily, weekly, and monthly ongoing support, training, and education to help our clients achieve clinical and financial success.
Training & Education
Our Clinical team surveys the current residents’ needs to determine programming to enhance performance in Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Measures (QM), SNF QM, Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Quality Measures.
- In-depth client training on capturing and coding MDS, PDPM, Section GG, CMS, Casper reporting
- “MDS Boot Camp” training
- Quarterly Clinical Reimbursement webinar series
- Section GG Reconciliation process
- BIMS, Section K, and PHQ-9 support
- Weekly Compliance Updates/Newsletter
- Client training on Compliance and Audit Risks
Committed to Excellence
As a client partner of Functional Pathways, you’ll have access to regular webinars and educational offerings that range from keeping you up to date on CMS and regulatory changes, implementation of new procedures, QRP management, and much more.
Functional Pathway’s contract therapy partners receive direct access to our expert clinical specialists and access to in-depth training and success strategies for MDS coding, PDPM, QM/QRP/VBP, CMS updates, compliance risks, and reimbursement. We are committed to exceeding expectations by setting the Gold Standard in Clinical Outcomes.
Meet Our Team
Our Clinical Specialists
Karen Walsh
CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, VP Of Clinical And Reimbursement Excellence
Over 30 years SNF and post-acute care experience, 5-Star and Quality Measures and clinical outcomes management. Expert at PDPM, reimbursement & clinical program development, state survey preparedness, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations. LeadingAge Keynote Speaker and serves on the ADVION Board of Governors.
Brittany Austin
MBA, National Director of Health and Wellness
Over 15 years’ experience in health and wellness in senior living, with emphasis on senior fitness and continuity of care. Expertise developing and implementing wellness programs, program analysis, and memory care/special populations.
Dani Beveridge
PT, CEEAA, RAC-CT, Clinical Program Specialist, PAC-Certified trainer & coach
Over 20 years rehab experience as a Physical Therapist and Certified Exercise Expert working in SNFs, home health and AL/IL settings. Expert at clinical program development, compliance, Quality Measures, clinical outcomes, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Melissa Brandt
MPT, RAC-CT, Clinical Outcomes & Reimbursement Specialist
Clinical Outcomes and Reimbursement Specialist providing direct support to client facilities across the country, analysis of clinical outcomes to guide patient care and functional treatments.
Jennifer Callahan
CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, Director of Clinical & Reimbursement Services
Over 22 years’ experience in post-acute care management, specializing in clinical reimbursement, clinical program development and implementation, and Quality Measures management including survey readiness, 5-star rating, and QRPs.
Flora Muhammad
BSN, RN, Clinical Outcomes Nurse Specialist
Over 27 years nursing experience working in a variety of healthcare settings, including SNF, pediatric, and home health. Expertise includes survey readiness, implementation of policy and procedures, CMS regulatory guidelines, quality measures, and clinical programming.
Michael Wayman
PTA, RAC-CT, Clinical Program Specialist
Physical Therapist Assistant by background with 14 years of experience across various healthcare settings. Recently obtained his Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified (RAC-CT).