A New York State of Mind - Using UDS Data for Compliance & Outcomes

Erin Duffy-Dupree, Manager, Clinical Consulting (IRF Services), McBee Randi Farkas, Senior PPS Coordinator, Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health Denise Jaferis, Director, Rehab Admissions, St. Charles Hospital Tracking and managing inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) outcomes data is more than just a compliance requirement—it’s a powerful tool for driving performance improvement, supporting accurate reimbursement and optimizing patient care. But with ever-evolving regulations, complex EMR systems, and increasing data demands, how can rehab leaders effectively harness this information? In this episode, Erin Duffy-Dupree sits down with Randi Farkas of Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health and Denise Jaferis of St. Charles Hospital—two experienced professionals who have spent decades working in IRF settings. They share real-world strategies for leveraging UDSMR data, implementing EMRs and navigating audits to enhance operational efficiency and clinical outcomes. Tune in to discover: Best practices for using UDSMR data to improve patient care and meet compliance requirements How real-time outcomes tracking supports performance improvement initiatives Lessons from EMR implementation Insights on navigating audits and regulatory challenges with NGS and CMS Whether you’re a PPS coordinator, rehab director, or clinician, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways to help you make the most of your IRF data.