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Three Flexible Partnership Structures Helping to Improve Care Quality and Outcomes
April 18, 2023When thinking about partnership structures, free-standing hospitals most often come to mind – but that is not always the case. In addition to the three most common hospital partnership models, there are additional structures in which partnerships can take form.
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CMS Proposed and Final Rulings: What Does this Mean for Your Hospital?
February 20, 2023The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule highlighting intentions to regulate Medicare Advantage (MA) plans from using internal, propriety guidelines to inform coverage determinations for its patients.
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Reducing Claims Denials: A Key Focus for Health Leaders in 2023
February 06, 2023Claims denials have increased between 10%-15% according to a recent Experian Health survey of over 200 heath leaders.
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3 Steps to Help Optimize Your Hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit
January 25, 2023With greater emphasis being placed on care transitions and readmission rates, inpatient rehabilitation units have incredible potential to become high-performing centers of excellence that create greater patient access and enhance the performance of the entire hospital.
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Generational Trends Expected to Impact Hospital Operations and Outcomes
January 09, 2023By 2030, the U.S. population is set to exceed 355 million people – a 6% jump from today’s 333 million.1 During this time, the healthcare space is expected to see major shifts in generational trends, ultimately leading to modifications in care delivery and service line prioritization.
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Top Post-Acute Trends for 2023: Is Your Hospital Prepared?
December 20, 2022Determining a hospital’s strategic focus for the upcoming year can be challenging. From combating the ongoing workforce shortage and addressing chronic disease management to enhancing financial performance and hospital flexibility, there are often competing priorities.
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Technology’s Role in Improving Health Equity
December 14, 2022As hospitals work to fill gaps in their clinical workforce and elevate their financial performance, many are finding relief in digital technology’s ability to meet the unique needs of their community.
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Two Trends Influencing Hospital Strategic Priorities for 2023
December 13, 2022For hospitals, 2022 was a year filled with uncertainty – labor was scarce, finances were strained and medical conditions became more complex. However, some of these challenges have not dwindled and are expected to continue into 2023.
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A Kaufman Hall Report: How Hospitals are Strengthening Financial Performance Amid Toughest Year to Date
December 07, 20222022 was one of the most financially straining years for hospitals, according to a Kaufman Hall study of 86 hospital and health system leaders.
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Debunking 11 decision-making myths: A Harvard Business Review Report
November 29, 2022When faced with a complicated decision, many of us fall into counterproductive behaviors that can hinder our ability to make well-informed choices. Hear from Harvard Business Review leader, Cheryl Einhorn, as she dispels 11 myths about decision-making, and provides tips on how to avoid making these common mistakes in the future.
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An Advisory Board Report: 3 population trends expected to influence inpatient utilization
November 15, 2022While the growing aging patient population continues to consume the largest amount of healthcare spend, little focus has been paid on the impact their complex and chronic illnesses have on hospital operations and outcomes.
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The aging patient population: 7 things to know
September 21, 2022As the last Baby Boomer is expected to turn 65 in 2030, this generation remains top of mind in the healthcare space as they continue to make significant impacts in the way hospitals approach care access and quality.1
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Investing in staff well-being beyond the workplace: What it means for your hospital
September 21, 2022Across the U.S., 84% of health care providers report issues keeping up with the growing workforce shortage.1 Rising medically complex patient volumes, coupled with increasing rates of burnout among health care staff, have led health systems to seek new strategies to aid in employee well-being.
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2022 Post-Acute Survey Results: HFMA and C-Suite Insights
September 01, 2022To gain a greater understanding of current and future trends within the post-acute space, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)1 and Lifepoint partnered on a survey of nearly 200 hospital leaders. The survey explored key opportunities around post-acute services, including healthcare staffing, financial performance and strategic partnership opportunities.
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The importance of value-based care integration for hospital outcomes
August 18, 2022As more hospitals officially transition to the value-based care (VBC) model, health leaders are seeking strategies to help their hospital maintain optimal outcomes long-term.
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CMS 2023 Final Rule Recap: Its Impact on Your Rehabilitation Hospital
August 16, 2022The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS), for fiscal year (FY) 2023. The payment rule will take effect for cost report periods beginning on or after October 1, 2022 for all rehabilitation units and freestanding hospitals.
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2 Ways Company Culture Can Help Your Hospital Hire and Retain Top Talent
August 01, 2022Hospital team members want an employer who holds similar values to their own, and maintains a positive reputation throughout their community.
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2 Key Factors Boosting Hospital Staff Recruitment and Retention
July 26, 2022Now more than ever, hospital team members are seeking an employer who invests in their employees. Hospitals that utilize specialized rehabilitation resources to maintain employee engagement, enhance skill sets and aid in setting a positive work-life balance continue to set themselves apart as employers of choice. However, gaining access to robust resources is challenging, leading many hospitals to seek partnership with a focused expert.
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Expected nursing home closures in 2022: Its impact on your hospital
July 11, 2022Over 300 nursing homes have closed since the beginning of the pandemic, and roughly 400 more are projected to close this year, according to a new report from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCA).
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Enhanced Hospital Efficiency through Strategic Partnership Support
June 29, 2022The demand for healthcare workers is projected to continue to grow nine percent annually through 2030.1 To overcome this challenge, hospitals are seeking guidance from a seasoned rehabilitation expert to help their rehabilitation unit excel within their community while overcoming today’s top recruitment and retention challenges.
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