A recent research article published by ATI Advisory further supports the fact that inpatient rehabilitation hospitals (IRFs) continue to produce superior outcomes for patient recovery from COVID-19 as well as other medical complexities. Read Full Post

Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) raised the possibility of moving forward with a proposed pre- or post-claim review demonstration program in up to four states in 2021 despite industry pushback. Stakeholders noted the implementation of this program would increase the… Read Full Post

Each day we unconsciously make decisions that can cause immediate results or long-term impacts at both a personal and professional level. These mental shortcuts – also known as biases – can present possible challenges or obstacles when it comes to making the best business decisions if not immediately addressed and thoroughly understood, as reported in a recent article published by the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). Read Full Post

A recent article published by ECG Management Consultants discusses the predicament facing many health systems: How do hospitals meet today’s capacity demands fueled by COVID-19 while preparing for the expected decline in inpatient services in the future? Read Full Post

Over the course of 2020, health systems have learned new protocols and practices that create stronger patient outcomes and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, inpatient rehabilitation has played a vital role in enabling patients to recover and will continue to play an important role in the future. Read Full Post

Due to this substantial increase, many providers are looking for answers surrounding the industry’s most pressing denials questions. Read Full Post

A recent HealthLeaders Q&A article featuring Kindred COO Jason Zachariah highlights how intensive post-acute services for COVID-19 patients improve care quality while reducing rehospitalizations and costs, and specifically how they provide a unique value to this patient population. Read Full Post

Recently, I had the great opportunity to join some of my industry colleagues on a panel at the annual meeting of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. This year’s theme, a focus on healthy aging, struck a balance between the work that Kindred Hospitals across the country are doing every day and the global pandemic that is before us. In my panel session, I had the opportunity to speak about Kindred’s response to the pandemic, from preparedness to changes along the way, and where we can predict the future of post-acute care. Read Full Post

A recent white paper by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reinforces that rehabilitation should be heavily integrated into national COVID-19 emergency health planning. The white paper states rehabilitation should occur at the earliest opportunity and through engagement with rehabilitation experts and/or professional associations and national rehabilitation institutions. Read Full Post

A recent Harvard Business School (HBS) article underscored a key leadership strategy easily overlooked due to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic – kindness. As the world continues to adjust to this new way of living that includes online schooling, remote work and social distancing guidelines, many feel as if their stress, confusion and anxiety over such drastic changes are being pushed to the side. Read Full Post