A recent research article published by ATI Advisory further supports the fact that inpatient rehabilitation hospitals (IRFs) continue to produce superior outcomes for patient recovery from COVID-19 as well as other medical complexities. Read Full Post

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 white paper by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reinforces that rehabilitation should be heavily integrated into national COVID-19 emergency health planning. The white paper states rehabilitation should occur at the earliest opportunity and through engagement with rehabilitation experts and/or professional associations and national rehabilitation institutions. 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

“Early rehabilitation of the COVID-19 patients can enhance pulmonary, respiratory function, reduce complications, improve function, cognitive impairments and quality of life,” according to a recent study published by the Journal of Rehabilitation Management. The study found that medical rehabilitation could play a vital role in the recovery in COVID-19 patients with non-respiratory presentations and complications. Read Full Post