Regardless of COVID-19 variants, surges and vaccine administrations, health systems are preparing for the post-pandemic state. Read Full Post

Thanks to a host of waivers made available throughout the pandemic, post-acute service lines such as inpatient rehabilitation and behavioral health were able to expand their services to community members across the nation. However, as virtual visits around COVID-19 grew, appointments for other services such as wellness check-ups and admissions for serve illnesses including stroke, declined. Read Full Post

The pandemic has highlighted the rising need for behavioral health integration across the globe. However, black community members still largely avoid treatment options. This can be attributed to the fact that black individuals have been treated historically different than individuals of other races – especially within the healthcare setting. Read Full Post

Concerns over facility-based care and risk of exposure during the pandemic have led to a massive shift in consumerism. This sediment is further supported in a Harvard Business Review report. Read Full Post

Two factors that are expected to have continued growth within the post-acute space are hospital flexibility – or co-location – and the need to maintain financial stability. Read Full Post

This report goes on to detail the top challenges hospitals and behavioral health hospitals are working to address in order to meet the opportunity within their communities, therefore reducing overall care costs. Read Full Post

Although many emergency departments (EDs) across the country are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels, the acuity of these patients has never been so high. Read Full Post

Post-acute care continues to serve as one of the leading forms of care for medically complex, COVID-19 and “long-hauler” patients. By offering multiple post-acute services, health systems are able to effectively influence quality of care across the continuum, therefore becoming better… Read Full Post

Prior to the pandemic, telehealth usage and access was uncommon. However, following a host of waivers made available throughout COVID-19, barriers that previously barred individuals from telehealth technologies were now able to access it. This access allowed individuals, regardless of illness or location, to reap the benefits of post-acute care without the burden of finding transportation or risking coming in contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read Full Post

Between pandemic surges, caregiver burnout and the rise of medically complex and behavioral health patients, healthcare staffing has never been more challenging. Below are three strategies to help address the ongoing challenges surrounding healthcare talent recruitment and retention. These strategies also highlight the important role partnership can play in generating optimal outcomes for patients, staff and the overall hospital. Read Full Post