As hospitals continue to address the unmet needs of the growing medically complex patient population, many are finding great benefit in partnering with a long-term acute hospital (LTACH) provider, especially as other levels of care often come up short in providing favorable outcomes to the entire health system. Read Full Post

Inpatient rehabilitation units have the incredible potential to become high-performing centers of excellence that create greater patient access and enhance the performance of the entire hospital. Moreover, rehabilitation has been proven to be a critical component of a patient’s recovery, especially as the medically complex patient population continues to rapidly increase, and skilled nursing facilities can provide only limited patient care. However, many rehabilitation programs do not reach their full potential because operational expertise and resources are difficult to develop and maintain Read Full Post

While medically complex and critically ill patients make up only 5% of the U.S. patient population, they account for 50% of healthcare spending,1 magnifying the need to properly identify the most efficient care delivery pathways for these patients. Read Full Post

Drastic spikes in behavioral health issues are impacting communities across the nation as individuals continue to navigate stressors brought on by the pandemic. Recent research highlights that one in five U.S. adults, or 47.6 million people, experience mental illness each year.1 These spikes are an extension of an ongoing crisis in behavioral health globally and are not expected to decrease once COVID-19 subsides. Read Full Post

When looking for a qualified and trusted rehabilitation partner, it is important to seek out flexibility to ensure all needs are met for your patients, staff and facility. Leadership from one of Kindred’s inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) shares how partnership has helped them meet their growing patient population with the implementation of innovative technology, thorough programming and enhanced staff education. Read Full Post

Before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients receiving care at Kindred’s inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), behavioral health hospitals and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) have continued to receive the highest quality care tailored to their unique needs. These patients have also been able to transition to the next most appropriate care setting within the same hospital. Read Full Post

As the regulatory environment continues to shift, impacting health systems across the country, it is crucial to have all of the necessary tools and resources to successfully avoid or limit the impacts brought on by these trends – specifically denials. Read Full Post

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a variety of challenges for hospital systems, especially within rehabilitation programs treating those recovering from COVID-19 and other medical complexities. Read Full Post

Health systems have found significant quality improvements and cost savings through joint-venture and acute rehabilitation management partnership. COVID-19 further highlighted the importance of having an expert rehabilitation partner to help meet increasing demand while continuing to provide excellent outcomes. Read Full Post

As issues surrounding the access and quality of behavioral health treatment continue to be addressed, so will the need of efficiently and effectively compiling and storing vital patient data. By doing so, hospitals and treatment centers can help ensure a patient’s mental health, among other factors, are properly monitored, in turn allowing a facility to provide tailored treatment plans for optimal outcomes and reduced readmission risk. Read Full Post