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

As the rapid growth of both medically complex and behavioral health patients persists, the demand for resources has never been more intense. This continued growth has pushed hospitals to seek out strategies that will help them successfully obtain top healthcare talent. The challenge to meet this demand is compounded by the fact that the supply of behavioral health team members is not sufficient to meet the growing need for mental health and substance use services in the United States. Read Full Post

When examining the link between mental health illness and a COVID-19 diagnosis, a recent study by the Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) found that those with a mental illness have a higher chance of contracting the virus.¹ Read Full Post

Although obstacles around access to behavioral health care for women and children have improved, research is now finding that behavioral health illnesses are on the rise within this demographic according to a recent Health Rankings Report.¹ The report also notes that the rate of uninsured women and children has risen substantially – stating that 11.6 million women and children were uninsured as of 2019. Read Full Post

Due to massive shifts taking place in healthcare consumer behaviors, health systems are looking for ways to effectively respond to current and future patient needs. In doing so, a hospital can further leverage their strengths to expand across the care continuum and position themselves ahead of industry disruptors and other competition.

Read Full Post

Concerns over facility-based care and risk of exposure during the pandemic have led to a massive shift in consumerism—changing the methods in which individual’s research, select and receive various forms of care. This shift was compounded by the fact that many healthcare consumers who are responsible for an increasing share of their healthcare costs are looking for convenience and affordability, just like other services they pay for, and that some healthcare settings may be better than others for themselves or their loved ones. In order for health systems to effectively respond, they must first know and understand the shifts that are causing consumers to “shop” differently for their care. Read Full Post

A recent article from Health Leaders noted that the pressure to do so has substantially increased throughout COVID-19, especially since 138 local community hospitals have closed since 2010. Read Full Post

A recent article by Becker’s Hospital Review highlights a 2021 survey detailing the substantial rise in children experiencing behavioral health illnesses and why parents are increasingly quitting their jobs in order to care for their children’s needs.¹

Read Full Post

As the medical complexity of patients continues to increase, it is important for providers to be flexible in their ability to respond to current and future patient needs. But flexibility isn’t just important in an immediate crisis – it’s something healthcare leaders should be considering amid a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Read Full Post

More community-based health systems are leveraging strategic partnerships to help navigate the fluctuating and complex healthcare landscape, especially those within the behavioral health space. Research from JAMA Network Open supports this trend, stating local community hospitals that partner with… Read Full Post