As health systems work to effectively treat the 47.6 million individuals experiencing mental illness each year1, they must first identify one of the key factors contributing to this growing issue – location. Rural communities continue to experience unique challenges that often create… Read Full Post

Exceeding national benchmarks and producing excellent outcomes is one of the many qualities that help inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) set themselves apart from local and national competitors. These achievements are made possible through accreditations such as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and other specialized program certifications. Read Full Post

Inpatient rehabilitation continues to play a critical role in patient recovery, making it vital for programs to withstand the influx of patient care needed to address the growing medically complex population. A unit should have qualified leadership while maintaining optimal patient volume for overall program operations and access. However, many programs today do not reach their full potential because operational expertise and resources are difficult to develop and maintain. Read Full Post

The number of medically complex patients has risen, and will continue to rise, as individuals are affected by new and complicated illnesses, diseases and injures. This is especially true as COVID-19 continues to impact one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. 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