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

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

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

In today’s challenging environment, many healthcare providers are finding greater hospital success through rehabilitation partnership. Support through a rehabilitation joint-venture or acute management partner has resulted in quality improvement, cost savings and high demand service line optimization. While the healthcare landscape has never been more challenging, this is a time of great opportunity. Read Full Post

The latest episode of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast features Kindred Healthcare COO Jason Zachariah discussing his journey to his current role of COO, the evolution of healthcare, how organizations are handling the pandemic, and more. Read Full Post

Although infection prevention and control measures have always been a part of an inpatient rehabilitation facility’s (IRFs) operational model, the impact on patient health and safety following COVID-19 has not only brought these measures to the forefront of patient care, but has also seen additions and revisions to previous practices. Read Full Post

The latest research shows that rehabilitation is critical for many recovering COVID-19 patients – at least 20 percent.¹ However, if hospitals are unable to properly optimize their acute rehabilitation units, these patients may not reach the highest level of outcomes. Read Full Post