Medically complex patients now makes up 10% of the overall Medicare population, impacting four million individuals around the nation. Read Full Post

Across the U.S., 84% of health care providers report issues keeping up with the growing workforce shortage.¹ Rising medically complex patient volumes, coupled with increasing rates of burnout among health care staff, have led health systems to seek new strategies to aid in employee well-being. Read Full Post

As the last Baby Boomer is expected to turn 65 in 2030, this generation remains top of mind in the healthcare space as they continue to make significant impacts in the way hospitals approach care access and quality.¹ Read Full Post

To gain a greater understanding of current and future trends within the post-acute space, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)¹ and Kindred partnered on a survey of nearly 200 hospital leaders. The survey explored key opportunities around post-acute services, including healthcare staffing, financial performance and strategic partnership opportunities.

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By 2030, it is estimated that nearly 14 million Americans over the age of 55 will have a mental health or substance use disorder – an increase of 57 percent from 2012.1 This growing number has pushed behavioral health to the forefront of hospital strategic priorities. Read Full Post

More than 44 percent of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021 – an increase from 27 percent in 2004, as noted by the CDC.¹ Read Full Post

As more hospitals officially transition to the value-based care (VBC) model, health leaders are seeking strategies to help their hospital maintain optimal outcomes long-term. Read Full Post

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS), for fiscal year (FY) 2023. The payment rule will take effect for cost report periods beginning on or after October 1, 2022 for all rehabilitation units and freestanding hospitals. Read Full Post

Long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) offer a unique benefit to a hospital’s care continuum, and when discharged from another care setting in a timely manner, can not only help reduce costs but also improve overall outcomes. Read Full Post

Hospital team members want an employer who holds similar values to their own, and maintains a positive reputation throughout their community. Read Full Post