Prior to the pandemic, telehealth usage and access was uncommon. However, following a host of waivers made available throughout COVID-19, barriers that previously barred individuals from telehealth technologies were now able to access it. This access allowed individuals, regardless of illness or location, to reap the benefits of post-acute care without the burden of finding transportation or risking coming in contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read Full Post

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

Between surges caused by the pandemic, caregiver burnout and the rise of medically complex and critically ill patients, healthcare staffing has never been more challenging. While hiring is often the focus to address shortages, it is only a stopgap. Read Full Post

The ongoing critical role inpatient rehabilitation plays in medically complex and COVID-19 patient recovery Read Full Post

Technology in rehabilitation has become a vital part of a patient’s overall recovery journey. Having a trusted rehabilitation partner equipped with the resources to introduce innovative tools can speed up an individual’s recovery and help produce optimal outcomes and improved satisfaction. 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.

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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

In the past, when determining the most effective care setting for chronically-ill and medically complex patients, health systems often viewed short-term acute care hospitals (STACHs) as the best option. However, as current data continues to highlight the benefits of LTACHs for patient recovery, many hospitals are beginning to integrate long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) into their care continuum. Read Full Post

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and insurance coverage changes, patients and their family members have more choices for care than ever before. As consumers take on an increasing share of their healthcare costs, they are more concerned about the convenience of their care and the level of service they receive from various healthcare settings. They are also more aware of the differences in various levels of care, and which care setting may be best for them. During a recent Advisory Board National Meeting, Kindred was featured in a case study that focused best practices for the first 24 hours after a patient’s admission. The meeting, titled Meeting Consumer Needs in Post-Acute and Senior Care, featured a number of industry experts in the post-acute space who shared strategies to build trust when consumer confidence is at an all-time high. Read Full Post