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Healthcare executive deep dive: Top three challenges within behavioral healthcare
February 08, 2022This report goes on to detail the top challenges hospitals and behavioral health hospitals are working to address in order to meet the opportunity within their communities, therefore reducing overall care costs.
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Top strategies to address the rise of medically complex patients in emergency department settings
February 01, 2022Although many emergency departments (EDs) across the country are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels, the acuity of these patients has never been so high.
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The integral role inpatient rehabilitation plays in the future of healthcare
January 25, 2022Post-acute care continues to serve as one of the leading forms of care for medically complex, COVID-19 and “long-hauler” patients. By offering multiple post-acute services, health systems are able to effectively influence quality of care across the continuum, therefore becoming better positioned to avoid the penalties of readmissions, manage clinical outcomes…
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A hospital’s role in promoting employee satisfaction and retention
January 18, 2022Between 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.
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Telehealth’s impact on the future of post-acute care
January 18, 2022Prior 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.
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Top resources that aid in behavioral health talent development and retention
January 12, 2022As 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.
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AMPRA and ATI 2021 report
December 29, 2021The ongoing critical role inpatient rehabilitation plays in medically complex and COVID-19 patient recovery
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Three Ways Health Systems can Successfully Respond to Consumer Shifts
November 29, 2021Due 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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Five Healthcare Consumerism Shifts to Address for Hospital Success
November 16, 2021Concerns 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.
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Maintaining Patient and Family Member Trust amidst Consumerism in the Post-Acute Space
October 26, 2021Between 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.
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Strategic Behavioral Health Partnership: Enhancing Local Community-Based Hospital Outcomes
October 21, 2021More 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 larger health systems are linked to improved mortality outcomes for…
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C-suite Insights: HFMA 2021 Post-Acute Survey
October 18, 2021The survey explored key opportunities around post-acute services, including market expansion, quality measurement and partnership.
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Four Benefits of Hospital Co-location on Patient Outcomes
October 04, 2021Co-location or offering multiple specialty services, such as inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health and/or long-term acute care under one roof or campus is becoming an important strategy for health systems as the number of medically complex patients continues to increase. This model allows for greater bed flexibility, streamlined care transitions, and helps lead to higher care quality and reduced readmissions.
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Three Strategies to Overcome Medical Oversight and Staffing Issues
September 07, 2021With greater emphasis being placed on care transitions and readmission rates, 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. However, without key foundational fundamentals, issues such as medical oversight and improper medical staffing can occur.
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Behavioral Health Access: Urban Community Challenges and Opportunities
August 09, 2021Today, more than 50% of the global population is living in cities, and by 2050 this rate is expected to increase to nearly 70%.1 As more individuals migrate to urban communities, the risk of developing a mental or behavioral health illness rises. This sense of over-population leads to crowded emergency rooms and mental health treatment centers – impeding an individual’s ability to receive high-quality services.
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Two Steps to Help Your Rehabilitation Unit Achieve Greater Outcomes
August 04, 2021Over the past year, generating positive patient and facility outcomes within a rehabilitation unit was a testament to an efficient program with a solid foundation of leadership, staffing and certification. As health systems continue to make the necessary adjustments to better serve the growing medically complex patient population spurred by COVID-19, it is crucial to understand the attributes that contribute to positive outcomes.
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The Connection Between Service Line Co-location and Hospital Success
July 26, 2021Now more than ever, it is important for providers to be flexible in their ability to respond to current and future patient needs as the medically complex patient population continues to increase. But flexibility isn’t just important in an immediate crisis— it’s something healthcare leaders should be thinking about amid a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
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Opportunities to Address Behavioral Health Challenges in Community-based Hospitals
July 21, 2021Local communities continue to experience unique challenges that often create substantial obstacles for health systems to provide, and community members to receive, proper behavioral health treatment.
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Enhancing Facility Operations and Patient Access Through Program Optimization
July 06, 2021Inpatient 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.
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3 Steps to Enhance Your Hospital’s Overall Performance
June 11, 2021Inpatient 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
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